Assessment in the classroom
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Assessment in the classroom
Wadsworth, c1999
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 394-402) and indexes
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Description
This practically-oriented text uses late-1990s issues as a way to engage students and illustrate the relevance and importance of assessment. It focuses on a teacher's needs and on assessment solely in the classroom environment.
Table of Contents
PART I. ASSESSMENT IN PERSPECTIVE. 1. What Will I Learn from this Book? 2. Current Issues and Controversies in Educational Measurement. 3. Historical Roots. 4. Basic Concepts. PART II. PREPARING CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS. 5. Planning Classroom Assessments. 6. Paper and Pencil Tests. 7. Performance and Production Tasks. 8. Direct Observation and Retrospective Reports. 9. Portfolio Assessment. PART III. EXTERNAL TESTING PROGRAMS. 10. Overview of External Testing Programs. 11. Achievement Tests. 12. Tests of Aptitude/Ability. 13. Standardized Inventories of Interests, Attitudes and Personality. PART IV. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. 14. Grades and Report Cards. 15. Student Profiles. 16. Referral for Special Services. Appendix A. Worksheet for Mean and Standard Deviation and T-Scores. Appendix B-1. Code of Fair Testing Practices. Appendix B-2. Standards for Teacher Competence in Educational Assessment. Appendix C. Sources of Information about Published Tests. Appendix D. Names and Addresses of Test Publishers. Appendix E. Published Tests. Appendix F. Item Banks and Item Banking.
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