RUST is The Responsibilities of Users of Standardized Tests they do not “reach beyond or reinterpret the principals outlined in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (Association, 2003). A test needs to have a clear purpose for why the testing should be established. We should be able to understand the strengths and limitations of the instruments we are using for the testing. A good test should be fair and unbiased in what it is testing it should be given in conditions that are relevant to the client. Before deciding to test a participant you need to make sure that the user has the knowledge and skills needed to administer the test. When it comes to selecting the administrators, the scores, and interpreters of the test you have to make sure that the …show more content…
That being said your test should not be administered without a specific purpose or need for the information. Some purposes for the tests are to “Obtain objective information on the status of certain characteristics such as achievement, ability, personality types, etc. is often an important use of testing” (Association, 2003). The test you choose should have the ability to judge the progress of an individual and the effectiveness of the educational institution. There should be a correlation to what is taught and what needs to be tested in the present for example you do not administer a final exam before the class is even taught. When choosing your test you should review all the information in order to “determine how accurately the test will predict areas such as appropriate course placement; selection for special programs, interventions, and institutions; and other outcomes of interest” (Association, 2003). A proper test will be able to determine if the characteristics are appropriate for the client and will qualify for what you are testing