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Download full textHerman, Joan L. – 1997
This article provides an historical perspective on current interest in alternative assessment in the United States and identifies critical qualities that good assessment should exemplify. The paper then reviews research results regarding the technical quality and consequences of using this new form of assessment for large-scale accountability…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Herman, Joan L.; And Others – 1992
Guidance is offered on the creation and use of alternative assessment; and a process model is presented that links assessment with curriculum and instruction, based on contemporary theories of learning and cognition. The introductory chapter, "Rethinking Assessment," provides background on the purposes of assessment and the need for new…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Herman, Joan L.; Aschbacher, Pamela R.; Winters, Lynn – 1997
Guidance is offered in Spanish on the creation and use of alternative assessment, and a process model is presented that links assessment with curriculum and instruction, based on contemporary theories of learning and cognition. The introductory chapter provides background on the purposes of assessment and the need for new alternatives, with an…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Gearhart, Maryl; Herman, Joan L. – 1995
This article examines one of the challenges to the integration of classroom and large-scale portfolio assessment, a challenge posed by the use of a student's classroom portfolio for large-scale assessment of his or her individual competencies. When work is composed with the support of peers, teachers, and parents, whose work is being judged? The…
Descriptors: Accountability, Cooperation, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Herman, Joan L.; And Others – 1994
A preliminary investigation has been made of some claims regarding alternative assessment. Using the California Learning Assessment System (CLAS)--Middle Grades Mathematics Performance Assessment as a platform, the study examined how alternative assessment operates in actual practice. Early findings are presented in the following areas: (1)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Cultural Differences, Educational Assessment
Herman, Joan L. – 1992
The research evidence supporting current beliefs in testing is summarized, and critical qualities that good assessment should exemplify and the current state of the research knowledge on how to produce good assessment are reviewed. Research has demonstrated the difficulties of achieving meaningful improvement in schools and the shortcomings of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Cost Effectiveness
