An educational researcher gives the same test to two groups of students, then delivers an instructional intervention to one group, and then gives both groups the same test again. The intervention/treatment group scores much higher this time; the control (non-treatment) group scores essentially the same as the first time. The researcher concludes that barring other factors, the intervention was what raised one group’s scores. What type of validity does this illustrate?

OPTE: PK-8 (075) is part of the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE). CEOS include a wide variety (including subject tests) of exams to help prospective and current educators acquire the certification needed to teach in Oklahoma public schools.  Elementary school teachers in Oklahoma must pass the OPTE PK-8 exam to earn certification. There are two OSAT exams for elementary education-the Early Education Subtest 1 and 2. The first subtest will cover reading and language arts, while the second subtest will cover many more topics including social studies, mathematics,... Show more

OPTE: PK-8 (075) is part of the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE). CEOS include a wide variety (including subject tests) of exams to help prospective and current educators acquire the certification needed to teach in Oklahoma public schools. 

Elementary school teachers in Oklahoma must pass the OPTE PK-8 exam to earn certification.

There are two OSAT exams for elementary education-the Early Education Subtest 1 and 2.

The first subtest will cover reading and language arts, while the second subtest will cover many more topics including social studies, mathematics, science, health, fitness, and the arts.

In addition to the testing requirements, your elementary level teacher education program will include requirements specific to elementary school.

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