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social science subjects > psychology > psychological assessment > educational and child assessment > achievement tests
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > evaluation, testing, and research methods > achievement tests
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achievement tests  

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  • Achievement tests are assessment tools that aim to measure what students know and what they are able to do in relation to academic learning objectives or learning standards. Achievement tests are relevant to curriculum studies because test scores are frequently used to determine the level of instruction for students. [Source: Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies; Achievement Tests]

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