About AGE: AGE provides professional development resources that support educators in understanding different philosophies and approaches to selecting, developing and interpreting assessment. You may view the online lessons or download the unique iPod and MP3 audio versions for mobile learning.

Assessment Guided Education (AGE) Modules I. Introduction and Lay of the Land These lessons explain how expertise in educational measurement can support teachers in continuously improving instruction. Lessons cover testing, evaluation, assessment, the historical contexts, and some controversies associated with testing. Why Am I Here Basic Concepts Historical Context and Current and Recurrent Controversies II. Test Scores These lessons describe types of test scores and test interpretation methods such as norm and criterion referencing. Score! Scoring Procedures Score Interpretation Standard Setting III. Principles of Measurement Module 3 covers technical aspects of test quality: reliability, validity, fairness, and methods of developing standardized tests. Reliability Validity Fairness Standardized Scores Developing Standardized Tests IV. What Does this Mean for My Classroom? This module explains how classroom teachers can effectively use the results of large-scale assessments. Large Scale Assessments Using Tests to Drive Classroom Learning V. Specific Major tests This module provides information about the technical quality, content, and administration of commercially available K-12 assessments as well as advice as to how to find out more about specific state large-scale assessment systems. Group Tests of Achievement and Ability State Assessment Program Supported by FIPSE