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Whitehorse, David – Social Studies Review, 1994
Contends that few educational issues rival the California Learning Assessment System (CLAS) for comment, controversy, and confrontation. Defines the CLAS test and discusses its characteristics, anticipated student responses, and scoring procedures. Outlines four implications for instructional methods. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Educational Testing

Mulder, Janet – Social Studies Review, 1994
Provides of examples of performance-based assessments in three categories: (1) projects; (2) performances; and (3) question strategy sessions. Describes a typical performance-based assessment project including setting up the project, peer evaluation, the class presentation, and the test used. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Educational Change