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Download full textEastwell, Peter – Science Education Review, 2006
Unsupervised summative assessment has become a feature of the educational landscape in various educational jurisdictions around the world, including the state of Queensland in Australia. However, I suggest it is an invalid and unnecessary practice that can impact negatively on the affect of students, call for a reconsideration of its use, and…
Descriptors: Summative Evaluation, Science Education, Educational Practices, Learning Activities
