This annotated bibliography features some of the current holdings of the Test Center at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (Oregon) lending library on the topic of alternative assessment. There are two sections to the bibliography: a listing of the articles in alphabetical order by primary author, and an index. A set of descriptors was…

This Critical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet focuses on assessment. Assessment has been a major trend in higher education over the last 10 years, with the nature of the literature changing significantly over the years. This annotated bibliography groups assessment resources into these categories: (1) general resources; (2) institutional…

A wide variety of questionnaires, rating scales, inventories, interviews, checklists, and guidelines suitable for use in examining procedures, progress, and outcomes of educational equity programs and projects are presented for use by project directors, educators, and researchers. The Sourcebook may also be used as a reference for: (1) locating…

As part of the process of developing an assessment system for Washington State Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language (ABE/ESL) a review of literature was conducted, the product of which is the annotated bibliography presented here. The first section of the bibliography is a review of the materials found during the course of the…

This bibliography lists 603 journal articles and books which are relevant to individuals interested in evaluation. Arranged alphabetically by author, the citations include textbooks in evaluation theory and research design, conference presentations, and unpublished papers available from the authors. The bibliography attempts to present different…

Literature on assessment in Australian tertiary institutions during the past five years is examined in light of: who and what are assessed and in what way and for what purpose assessments are made. Conferences on assessment are noted and a 50-item bibliography is included. (LC)

This monograph on quality in early childhood programs contains two parts: an exploratory essay on the subject and an annotated bibliography selected from a search of the ERIC data base from 1985 through April 1993. The essay examines five perspectives on assessing the quality of early childhood programs. A top-down perspective on quality…

Intended to make the educational community aware of how research has defined acceptable practice in writing assessment, this annotated bibliography examines research about writing evaluation. Divided into five sections, the first section of the bibliography surveys some psychological and linguistic studies of the development of students' writing…

This review was developed by and principally for the National Testing Service (NTS) Dissemination Project Staff. It is one of eight activities being used by NTS to develop a design for an evaluation of the State Capacity Building Program. The review is in two parts. The first part provides background information, evaluation methodologies and…

This annotated bibliography lists works pertaining to tests and measurement. Three guides to commercially published tests are described briefly as follows: (1) the "Mental Measurements Yearbooks" published by the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements; (2) "Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education,…

Describes evolving trends in testing, including such topics as formative versus summative evaluations; the use of tests as a guide to instructional decision making; the need to focus on higher level cognitive skills; and the role of computers in testing. An annotated bibliography lists 10 relevant journal articles. (CLB)

Asserts that in the last couple of years a number of excellent sources of information directly related to using portfolios in science have emerged. Lists 11 articles that can provide knowledge about the use of portfolios in education.(PR)

This annotated bibliography presents articles reflecting some of the current holdings on alternative and innovative assessment in the social studies at the Assessment Resource Library. There are two sections to the bibliography: a listing of the articles themselves in alphabetical order by primary author, and an index. Each document is described…

The overview of the research and evaluation activities sponsored or conducted by the larger school systems in the United States and Canada provides references to studies in areas of concern to educators today. As an index to research and evaluation efforts, this annotated bibliography will facilitate the exchange of information by local school…

Following an overview of the need for evaluation training, the Analysis of Evaluation Training Materials Project is described and the coverage, methodology, and usability of materials available for training educational personnel in evaluation skills are considered. Problem areas in evaluation, identified by the National Institute of Education…