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Peer reviewedLane, Suzanne; Parke, Carol S.; Stone, Clement A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1998
Provides a general framework for examining the consequences of assessment programs, especially statewide programs that intend to improve student learning by holding schools accountable. The framework is intended for use with programs using performance-based tasks but can be used with programs using traditional item formats as well. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Based Assessment
Peer reviewedLane, Suzanne; And Others – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1996
Gender-related differential item functioning (DIF) was examined in a context in which 3,946 middle school students received mathematics instruction focusing on problem solving. Reasons why four tasks on the performance assessment favored female students and two favored male students are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Item Bias, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Tests, Middle School Students
Peer reviewedLane, Suzanne – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1993
A conceptual framework is presented for the development of the Quantitative Understanding: Amplifying Student Achievement and Reasoning (QUASAR) Cognitive Assessment Instrument (QCAI) that focuses on the ability of middle-school students to problem solve, reason, and communicate mathematically. The instrument will provide programatic rather than…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation, Educational Assessment, Junior High Schools
