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Ken O'Connor; Matt Townsley – Phi Delta Kappan, 2025
Decisions about assessment are often built on myths about teacher professional judgment and subjectivity that prioritize standardized assessment over classroom assessment. Ken O'Connor and Matt Townsley discuss some of the most common myths and explain how to dispel them by developing clear guidelines in which teachers can exercise their judgment,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Student Evaluation, Standardized Tests, Testing Problems
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Ian Greener – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2024
This paper argues for three aspects of tolerance with respect to QCA research: tolerance with respect to different approaches to QCA; producing QCA research with tolerance (work that is resistant to criticism); and for QCA researchers to be clear about the tolerance of the solutions they present -- especially in terms of calibration and truth…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Comparative Analysis, Research Design
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Johny Daniel; Lauryn Clucas; Hsuan-Hui Wang – Annals of Dyslexia, 2025
Early identification plays a crucial role in providing timely support to students with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, in order to overcome their reading difficulties. However, there is significant variability in the methods used for identifying dyslexia. This study aimed to explore and understand the practices of dyslexia identification…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Disability Identification, Professional Personnel, Misconceptions
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Hosseinali Gholami – Mathematics Teaching Research Journal, 2025
Scoring mathematics exam papers accurately is vital for fostering students' engagement and interest in the subject. Incorrect scoring practices can erode motivation and lead to the development of false self-confidence. Therefore, the implementation of appropriate scoring methods is essential for the success of mathematics education. This study…
Descriptors: Interrater Reliability, Mathematics Teachers, Scoring, Mathematics Tests
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Yue Zhang; Max Stephens; Xiaomei Liu – Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 2024
The study aimed to establish an assessment model for mathematics teachers' knowledge of students' misconceptions in the "Space and Shape" domain, develop the testing tool, investigate and analyse the overall and differences in performance, and propose suggestions for improvement. The assessment model included content knowledge and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Knowledge Level
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Yunus Kökver; Hüseyin Miraç Pektas; Harun Çelik – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
This study aims to determine the misconceptions of teacher candidates about the greenhouse effect concept by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm instead of human experts. The Knowledge Discovery from Data (KDD) process model was preferred in the study where the Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) instructional design…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Misconceptions, Preservice Teachers, Natural Language Processing
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Kelly Schrum; Sophia Abbot; Allie Loughry; D. Chase J. Catalano – History Teacher, 2024
College expansion throughout the twentieth century was accompanied by the growth of a profession centered on supporting student learning and development. Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) programs multiplied across the United States to train these professionals with a focus on administration, leadership, and student affairs. As…
Descriptors: Educational History, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Courses
Scott Thorne – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This three-article dissertation explores Learning by Evaluating (LbE), an educational approach that enhances student learning through the process of assessing and providing feedback on peer work. Leveraging principles of comparative judgement, students evaluate pairs of exemplars side-by-side to determine which is better and provide a rational for…
Descriptors: Design, Formative Evaluation, Misconceptions, Critical Thinking