Issues in the development and evaluation of alternative assessments

Issues in the development and evaluation of alternative assessments

Reviews the increased attention to and skepticism about student assessment and standardized testing in the United States. Maintains that alternative assessment techniques such as the use of portfolios and direct assessment provide a more comprehensive evaluation of student achievement. Includes eigh...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of curriculum studies 1993-03, Vol.25 (2), p.179-187
Hauptverfasser: Harnisch, Delwyn L., Mabry, Linda
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alternative Assessment
Educational Change
Educational Trends
Elementary Secondary Education
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Methods
Evaluation Research
Informal Assessment
National Commission on Testing and Public Policy
Performance Based Assessment
Portfolio Assessment
Standardized Tests
Student Evaluation
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Zusammenfassung:Reviews the increased attention to and skepticism about student assessment and standardized testing in the United States. Maintains that alternative assessment techniques such as the use of portfolios and direct assessment provide a more comprehensive evaluation of student achievement. Includes eight criteria for determining validity of standardized tests and alternative assessment techniques. (CFR)
ISSN:0022-0272
1366-5839
DOI:10.1080/0022027930250207