Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-309) and index.; 1.; Alternate paradigms --; 2.; Curriculum-related testing --; 3.; Criterion-referenced test items --; 4.; Basic descriptive and item statistics for criterion-referenced tests --; 5.; Reliability, dependability, and unidimensionality --; 6.; Validity of criterion-referenced tests --; 7.; Administering, giving feedback, and reporting on criterion-referenced tests.;