eNews Articles | BJU Press Testing and Evaluation
Reading Between the Numbers
At BJU Press Testing & Evaluation, some of our most rewarding calls come from parents and teachers who want to know more than the difference between a percentile rank and a stanine score. They want to know what to do with the scores.
Back to Testing!
Forgot to test in the spring? Not a problem! Testing is available year-round, and the scores are prorated to keep the comparisons fair.
Measuring Up
Achievement tests are a great way to track academic growth from year to year. The scores provide lots of helpful information for planning your school year without making it necessary for you to absorb it all at once. Where do you start?
Navigating Testing Norms
Compasses, GPS systems, and maps are useful tools when it comes to navigation—unless you are trying to navigate your way through the results of achievement tests! But with a little bit of explanation, you should be able to understand the types of scores that you'll see on achievement test results and understand how to apply them.
Shipping Disasters—Do's and Don'ts
Thank you so much for testing with us this year! If you've been fretting over test scores or worrying about percentile ranks, rest assured—the scores will be there soon. Meanwhile, it's a hidden danger that keeps us up at night—the dangerous ride your materials take on their way back to us! Here's a peek at our deepest fear and some tips to keep it from coming true with your package.
