Alternative Approaches To The Assessment Of Achievement

Author : David L. McArthur
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400932579

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Alternative Approaches to the Assessment of Achievement by David L. McArthur Pdf

Ingrained for many years in the science of educational assessment were a large number of "truths" about how to make sense out of testing results, artful wisdoms that appear to have held away largely by force of habit alone. Practitioners and researchers only occasionally agreed about how tests should be designed, and were even further apart when they came to interpreting test responses by any means other than categorically "right" or "wrong." Even the best innovations were painfully slow to be incorporated into practice. The traditional approach to testing was developed to accomplish only two tasks: to provide ranking of students, or to select relatively small proportions of students for special treatment. In these tasks it was fairly effective, but it is increasingly seen as inadequate for the broader spectrum of issues that educational measurement is now called upon to address. Today the range of questions being asked of educational test data is itself growing by leaps and bounds. Fortunately, to meet this challenge we have available a wide panoply of resource tools for assessment which deserve serious attention. Many of them have exceptionally sOphisticated mathematical foundations, and succeed well where older and less versatile techniques fail dismally. Yet no single new tool can conceivably cover the entire arena.

Author : Menucha Birenbaum,F. Dochy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789401106573

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Alternatives in Assessment of Achievements, Learning Processes and Prior Knowledge by Menucha Birenbaum,F. Dochy Pdf

Achievement assessment has undergone a major shift, from what some call a `culture of testing' to a `culture of assessment'. Nowadays, a strong emphasis is placed on the integration of assessment and instruction, on assessing processes rather than just products, and on evaluating individual progress relative to each student's starting point. This book addresses assessment issues in light of the present state of affairs. The first part discusses new alternatives in the assessment of achievement in various subject areas, focusing on agenda, practice, impact and evaluation of the assessment. The second part deals with issues related to assessment of the learning process, specifically: questions concerning the assessment of individual differences in prior knowledge, learning skills and strategies.

Author : Lorna M. Earl
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452242972

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Assessment as Learning by Lorna M. Earl Pdf

Using clear explanations and cases, this must-have resource shows how formative assessment can improve student learning. Included are lesson plans and ideas for easy implementation.

Author : Bernard R. Gifford,Mary Catherine O'Connor
Publisher : Springer
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015021564680

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Changing Assessments by Bernard R. Gifford,Mary Catherine O'Connor Pdf

Bernard R. Gifford As we edge toward the year 2000, the information age is a reality; the global marketplace is increasingly competitive; and the U.S. labor force is shrinking. Today more than ever, our nation's economic and social well-being hinges on our ability to tap our human resources-to identify talent, to nurture it, and to assess abilities and disabilities in ways that help every individual reach his or her full potential. In pursuing that goal, decision-makers in education, industry, and government are relying increasingly on standardized tests: sets of question- with identical directions, time limits and tasks for all test-takers-designed to permit an inference about what someone knows or can do in a particular area. CALIBRATING DIFFERENCE Our emphasis on standardized testing rests on a premise that is so basic it often escapes notice: that we humans are different from each other in ways that are both meaningful and measurable. We differ in terms of cognitive ability; aptitude for performing different kinds of mental and physical tasks; temperament; and interests. But somehow, without sufficient examination, we have taken a great collective leap from that commonplace to the notion that there are precise, measurable gradations of innate ability that can be used to direct children to the right classrooms, and adults to the right job slots.

Author : Norman Edward Gronlund
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Achievement tests
ISBN : UOM:39015060842120

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Assessment of Student Achievement by Norman Edward Gronlund Pdf

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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Children with social disabilities
ISBN : PSU:000063084917

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National Assessment of Title I: Implementation of Title I by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bernard R. Gifford,Mary Catherine O'Connor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789401129688

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Changing Assessments by Bernard R. Gifford,Mary Catherine O'Connor Pdf

Bernard R. Gifford As we edge toward the year 2000, the information age is a reality; the global marketplace is increasingly competitive; and the U.S. labor force is shrinking. Today more than ever, our nation's economic and social well-being hinges on our ability to tap our human resources-to identify talent, to nurture it, and to assess abilities and disabilities in ways that help every individual reach his or her full potential. In pursuing that goal, decision-makers in education, industry, and government are relying increasingly on standardized tests: sets of question- with identical directions, time limits and tasks for all test-takers-designed to permit an inference about what someone knows or can do in a particular area. CALIBRATING DIFFERENCE Our emphasis on standardized testing rests on a premise that is so basic it often escapes notice: that we humans are different from each other in ways that are both meaningful and measurable. We differ in terms of cognitive ability; aptitude for performing different kinds of mental and physical tasks; temperament; and interests. But somehow, without sufficient examination, we have taken a great collective leap from that commonplace to the notion that there are precise, measurable gradations of innate ability that can be used to direct children to the right classrooms, and adults to the right job slots.

Author : Ian Bracken
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317833260

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Urban Planning Methods by Ian Bracken Pdf

In order to develop and exercise their skills urban planners need to draw upon a wide variety of methods relating to plan and policy making, urban research and policy analysis. More than ever, planners need to be able to adapt their methods to contemporary needs and circumstances. This introductory textbook focuses on the need to combine traditional research methods with policy analysis in order to understand the true nature of urban planning processes. It describes both planning methods and their underlying concepts and principles, illustrating applications by reference to the daily activities of planning, including the assessment of needs and preferences of the population, the generation and implementation of plans and policies, and the need to take decisions related to the allocation of land, population change, employment, housing and retailing. Ian Bracken also provides a comprehensive guide to the more specialized research literature and case studies of contemporary urban planning practice. This book was first published in 1981.

Author : Mantz Yorke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134161454

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Grading Student Achievement in Higher Education by Mantz Yorke Pdf

A lot hangs on the summative grades that students are given. A good degree opens doors which otherwise might remain closed. Yet, as higher education is now a mass rather than an elite system, what is expected of its graduates is different from the expectations of previous generations. Students are expected not only to be able to demonstrate high standards of academic achievement, but also a variety of capabilities that have at different times been given labels such as ‘generic skills’ and ‘transferable skills’. These abilities are difficult to grade for a variety of reasons and some graduates may be losing out because their particular strengths are given insufficient acknowledgement in current summative assessment practices. Using the UK honours degree classifications as a case study, this book appraises the way in which summative assessment in higher education is approached and shows that the foundations of current practices (in the UK and elsewhere) are of questionable robustness. It argues that there is a need to widen the assessment frame if the breadth of valued student achievements is to be recognised adequately.

Author : Railean, Elena Aurel
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799823162

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Assessment, Testing, and Measurement Strategies in Global Higher Education by Railean, Elena Aurel Pdf

Teachers assist students in order to gain data and to determine whether the instructional objectives have been met. Usually, the assessment process takes place as part of ongoing learning and teaching, periodically and at key transitions. The term "assessment" refers to the wide variety of methods, procedures, and tools used to determine what students know, learn, and how they apply knowledge in concrete situations. Assessment, Testing, and Measurement Strategies in Global Higher Education is a comprehensive synthesis of correlations between assessment, testing, and measurement in the context of global education. It analyzes the impact of educational technology on learning analytics, challenges of rapidly changing learning environments, and computer-based assessment. Featuring an assortment of topics such as educational technologies, risk management, and metacognition, this book is optimal for academicians, higher education faculty, deans, performance evaluators, practitioners, curriculum designers, researchers, administrators, and students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : English language
ISBN : NWU:35556028729028

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English Teaching Forum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : English language
ISBN : UCSD:31822033825365

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Forum by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on the Foundations of Assessment
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001-10-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309293228

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Knowing What Students Know by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on the Foundations of Assessment Pdf

Education is a hot topic. From the stage of presidential debates to tonight's dinner table, it is an issue that most Americans are deeply concerned about. While there are many strategies for improving the educational process, we need a way to find out what works and what doesn't work as well. Educational assessment seeks to determine just how well students are learning and is an integral part of our quest for improved education. The nation is pinning greater expectations on educational assessment than ever before. We look to these assessment tools when documenting whether students and institutions are truly meeting education goals. But we must stop and ask a crucial question: What kind of assessment is most effective? At a time when traditional testing is subject to increasing criticism, research suggests that new, exciting approaches to assessment may be on the horizon. Advances in the sciences of how people learn and how to measure such learning offer the hope of developing new kinds of assessments-assessments that help students succeed in school by making as clear as possible the nature of their accomplishments and the progress of their learning. Knowing What Students Know essentially explains how expanding knowledge in the scientific fields of human learning and educational measurement can form the foundations of an improved approach to assessment. These advances suggest ways that the targets of assessment-what students know and how well they know it-as well as the methods used to make inferences about student learning can be made more valid and instructionally useful. Principles for designing and using these new kinds of assessments are presented, and examples are used to illustrate the principles. Implications for policy, practice, and research are also explored. With the promise of a productive research-based approach to assessment of student learning, Knowing What Students Know will be important to education administrators, assessment designers, teachers and teacher educators, and education advocates.

Author : Libby G. Cohen,Loraine J. Spenciner
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015055464625

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Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs by Libby G. Cohen,Loraine J. Spenciner Pdf

Assessment of Children and Youth, Second Edition, is a comprehensive assessment book that provides balanced coverage of special education assessment of children and youth, ages 3-20. Easy for readers to understand, the book reviews traditional and alternative assessment approaches and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each. Coverage of informal and performance-based assessments across the curriculum teaches students how approaches in the general education classroom apply to students, both with and without disabilities. For anyone interested in learning about the assessment of students with disabilities.

Author : Richard J. Shavelson,Robert W. Roeser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135065881

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A Multidimensional Approach to Achievement Validation by Richard J. Shavelson,Robert W. Roeser Pdf

Two of the most interesting conceptual turns in Richard E. Snow's thinking called for: a broadening of the concept of aptitude to include not only cognitive processes, but also affective and cognative processes as essential for understanding academic performance and learning; and an exploration of the possibility that individual differences in learning and achievement emerge from dynamic person-situation transactions that unfold over time. The articles in this special issue address these "big ideas" through the lens of a study of high school students' achievement in science.