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PARE has just published La Marca, Paul M. (2001). Alignment
of standards and assessments as an accountability criterion.
Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 7(21). Available
online: http://ericae.net/pare/getvn.asp?v=7&n=21

This paper provides an overview of the concept of alignment
and the role it plays in assessment and accountability
systems. Some discussion of methodological issues affecting
the study of alignment is offered. The relationship between
alignment and test score interpretation is also explored.


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