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Peer reviewedAlbrecht, James E.; Carnes, DuWayne – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
The essay test has the potential to remedy the discrepancy between announced course objectives and the objective test items that supposedly measure attainment of those objectives, according to the authors. Guidelines are provided for developing and administering essay tests. (Author/PGD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
Biology 30 is a 12th-grade science course for students in Alberta, Canada. This document is a final test for the course. Intended for administration during June, 1988, it contains 80 multiple-choice questions and five written-response questions. Two-and-one-half hours are allowed for completing the test. No answer key is included since scoring is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
Chemistry 30 is a 12th-grade chemistry course for students in Alberta, Canada. This document is the final test for the course. Intended for administration during June, 1988, it contains 56 multiple-choice questions and three written-response questions. Two-and-one-half hours are allowed for completing the test. No answer key is included since…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
Physics 30 is a 12th-grade physics course for students in Alberta, Canada. This document is the major examination for the course. Both English and French versions are provided. Intended for administration during June, 1988, it contains 56 multiple-choice questions and three written-response questions. Two-and-one-half hours are allowed for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries, Grade 12, High Schools
Peer reviewedMilton, Ohmer – Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 1979
The benefits of using essay tests rather than objective tests in professional education programs are discussed. Essay tests offer practice in writing, creativity and formal communications. Guidelines for using and scoring a sample essay test in biology are presented. (BH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Educational Objectives, Essay Tests
Chase, Clinton I. – 1999
This book provides basic skills and knowledge about assessment so that teachers can expand their ability to deal with appraisal problems in their own settings. The first section deals with the basic principles of assessment. The second section concerns creating and applying assessment tools. The third section reviews issues in understanding and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCarey, Stephen T.; Cummins, James – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1984
Cognitive, behavior, achievement, and English/French speaking skills were correlated with ratings of oral French ability for third-grade francophone and anglophone immersion students. Teacher ratings correlated with achievement and cooperativeness, but independent ratings didn't. Objective evaluation procedures should be developed to minimize the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Ability, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis
Gronlund, Norman E. – 1998
This book is a practical guide for assessing the intended learning outcomes of classroom instruction. It is based on the premise that assessment of student achievement plays a vital role in instruction and that the main goal of assessment is to improve learning. The new title of this sixth edition reflects a shift from major concern with classroom…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Testing
Download full textAntes, Richard L. – 1989
Suggestions for students, parents, and teachers on how to prepare students to take standardized tests are presented. The value of deliberate efforts to teach students test-taking skills is supported by research. Activities to prepare students include the following: (1) teachers should develop some of their tests and worksheets in formats similar…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Zorn, Jeffrey L. – 1983
Although by traditional measures of test validity, the verbal section of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is not culture biased, it, along with the English Composition Test and the Test of Standard Written English, reinforces a narrow view of academic excellence that excludes culturally different youths. Designed to prevent admission errors, the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Admission Criteria, Aptitude Tests
