Assessment Myths
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Assessment Myths
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Author : Lia Plakans
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2015-03-16
Assessment Myths written by Lia Plakans and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-16 with Education categories.
This volume was conceived as a "best practices" resource for assessment in the way that Vocabulary Myths by Keith S. Folse is one for reading and vocabulary teachers. Like others in the Myths series, this book combines research with good pedagogical practices. The book opens with an introduction that reviews many key assessment terms and concepts. The myths examined in this book are: Assessment is just writing tests and using statistics. A comprehensive final exam is the best way to evaluate students. Scores on performance assessments are preferable because of their accuracy and authenticity. Multiple choice tests are inaccurate measures of language but are easy to write. We should test only one skill at a time. A test’s validity can be determined by looking at it. Issues of fairness are not a concern with standardized testing. Teachers should never be involved in preparing students for tests. Implications for teaching and an agenda for research are discussed in a conclusion.
Mathematics Assessment
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Author : Jean Kerr Stenmark
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Mathematics Assessment written by Jean Kerr Stenmark and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Education categories.
A collection of examples of assessment techniques that focus on student thinking.
Mathematics Assessment
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Author : Jean Kerr Stenmark
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Mathematics Assessment written by Jean Kerr Stenmark and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with categories.
The Myths Of Standardized Tests
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Author : Phillip Harris
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2011-01-16
The Myths Of Standardized Tests written by Phillip Harris and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-16 with Education categories.
Pundits, politicians, and business leaders continually make claims for what standardized tests can do, and those claims go largely unchallenged because they are in line with popular assumptions about what these tests can do, what the scores mean, and the psychology of human motivation. But what most of what these opinion leaders say-and the public believes-about standardized testing just isn't so. However, few members of the general public, not even concerned parents, have the time or the background to keep up with the latest findings of testing experts, psychometricians, and researchers. That's where The Myths of Standardized Tests comes in. In simple, accessible language, Harris, Smith, and Harris spell out the assumptions underlying standardized tests and point out what's true about them and what's just plain mythical. But they not only debunk common assumptions; they propose better ways to judge the success of our schools. They also offer readers suggestions for ways they can help reduce the burden of tests on their children. Appendixes offer readers contact information and suggestions for actions they can take to become part of the solution to the problem of overusing and misusing standardized tests.
Myths And Tradeoffs
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1999-07-26
Myths And Tradeoffs written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-07-26 with Education categories.
More than 8 million students enrolled in 4-year, degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States in 1996. The multifaceted system through which these students applied to and were selected by the approximately 2,240 institutions in which they enrolled is complex, to say the least; for students, parents, and advisers, it is often stressful and sometimes bewildering. This process raises important questions about the social goals that underlie the sorting of students, and it has been the subject of considerable controversy. The role of standardized tests in this sorting process has been one of the principal flashpoints in discussions of its fairness. Tests have been cited as the chief evidence of unfairness in lawsuits over admissions decisions, criticized as biased against minorities and women, and blamed for the fierce competitiveness of the process. Yet tests have also been praised for their value in providing a common yardstick for comparing students from diverse schools with different grading standards. Myths and Tradeoffs identifies and corrects some persistent myths about standardized admissions tests and highlight some of the specific tradeoffs that decisions about the uses of tests entail; presents conclusions and recommendations about the role of tests in college admissions; and lays out several issues about which information would clearly help decision makers, but about which the existing data are either insufficient or need synthesis and interpretation. This report will benefit a broad audience of college and university officials, state and other officials and lawmakers, and others who are wrestling with decisions about admissions policies, definitions of merit, legal actions, and other issues.
An A Z Of Assessment Myths And Assessment In The Workplace
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Author : R. A. Docking
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
An A Z Of Assessment Myths And Assessment In The Workplace written by R. A. Docking and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Work categories.
Assessment And Testing
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Author : Trudy Haffron Bers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Assessment And Testing written by Trudy Haffron Bers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with College student development programs categories.
Assessment programs and practices often are proclaimed as central components of the community college enterprise. However, the myths that have become part of the assessment lore are sometimes more widespread than the realities. Assessment and testing, while necessary and worthwhile activities, can be confusing, expensive undertakings that may or may not contribute to the effectiveness of an institution. This volume of New Directions for Community Colleges addresses the realpolitik of assessment and testing from a variety of perspectives and examines the possible shortcomings, threats, and benefits inherent in each. The practical considerations, strategies, recommendations, and assessment methodologies presented in this issue serve as a guide to assessment and testing for the novice as well as the seasoned professional.
Mathematics Assessment
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Author : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Mathematics Assessment written by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Mathematics categories.
Great Myths Of Education And Learning
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Author : Jeffrey D. Holmes
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2016-05-02
Great Myths Of Education And Learning written by Jeffrey D. Holmes and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-02 with Psychology categories.
Great Myths of Education and Learning reviews the scientific research on a number of widely-held misconceptions pertaining to learning and education, including misconceptions regarding student characteristics, how students learn, and the validity of various methods of assessment. A collection of the most important and influential education myths in one book, with in-depth examinations of each topic Focusing on research evidence regarding how people learn and how we can know if learning has taken place, the book provides a highly comprehensive review of the evidence contradicting each belief Topics covered include student characteristics related to learning, views of how the learning process works, and issues related to teaching techniques and testing
Assessment And Testing
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Author : Trudy H. Bers
language : en
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Release Date : 1994
Assessment And Testing written by Trudy H. Bers and has been published by Jossey-Bass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with College student development programs categories.
Dealing with issues related to the assessment of community college accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, student outcomes, and quality improvement, this volume examines the practical considerations of assessment from the perspectives of state-level coordinating boards, accreditation agencies, college presidents, and institutional administrators. The following articles are included: (1) "Assessment from the State Perspective," by Virginia K. McMillan; (2) "Latent and Leveraged Benefits of Assessment: Expanding the Value of Assessment Information," by Stephen D. Spangehl; (3) "Assessment from a National Perspective: Where Are We, Really?" by Jeffrey A. Seybert; (4) "Assessment and Transfer: Unexamined Complexities," by Mary L. Mittler and Trudy H. Bers; (5)"Assessment from the President's Perspective," by Richard Fonte; (6) "Obtaining Student Cooperation for Assessment," by Betty Duvall; (7) "Assessment and Diversity: Outcome and Climate Measurements," by Scott P. Kerlin and Patricia B. Britz; (8) "Qualitative Assessment: An Institutional Reality Check," by Mary L. Mittler and Trudy H. Bers; (9) "A Critical Review of Student Assessment Options," by Joseph Prus and Reid Johnson; and (10) "Sources and Information: Assessment and the Community College," by Elizabeth Foote. (MAB)