Teachers' Perceptions of One State's Alternate Assessment: Implications for Practice and Preparation.

Kampfer, Stephanie H.; Horvath, Leah S.; Kleinert, Harold L.; Kearns, Jacqueline Farmer

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ERIC Number: EJ623177

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Publication Date: 2001

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Teachers' Perceptions of One State's Alternate Assessment: Implications for Practice and Preparation.

Kampfer, Stephanie H.; Horvath, Leah S.; Kleinert, Harold L.; Kearns, Jacqueline Farmer

Exceptional Children, v67 n3 p361-74 Spr 2001

A study of 206 Kentucky special education teachers examined the amount of time required on alternative assessment. Results found teachers spend many hours outside of class time completing one portfolio. Instructional variables, such as the extent to which portfolio items are embedded into instruction, are strongly related to student scores. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alternative Assessment, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Portfolio Assessment, Predictor Variables, Special Education Teachers, Student Evaluation, Time

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky

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