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Hively, Wells; And Others – 1973
A technology for domain or criterion referenced testing was developed to evaluate the Minnesota Mathematics and Science Teaching Project (MINNEMAST) in grades K-6. The venture was influenced by the low achievement of MINNEMAST students on standardized tests. After instructional objectives were selected and operationally defined, corresponding test…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedMorgan, Marilyn R. P. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1995
Discusses what usability is and how to test for it. Offers nine suggestions for technical communicators working on usability testing. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Reader Text Relationship, Technical Writing
Peer reviewedJones, Mary Harley – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The first nationwide effort of industry, education, and government to promote excellence in mathematics through a junior high school mathematics competition is described. The rationale for MATHCOUNTS, the organizational structure, the format, and mathematics content are described. Contains some sample items. (MNS)
Descriptors: Competition, Gifted, Junior High School Students, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedZajonc, Arthur G. – Holistic Education Review, 1992
Politicians and educators recommend significant improvements in scientific and mathematical competency so Americans can be more competitive in tomorrow's high-tech economy. The article outlines shortcomings of current change proposals and describes an alternative that integrates various kinds of knowing, including science and technology, into an…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Change
Download full textMurray, Stephen L. – 1986
Practical and technical advice is provided for staff responsible for planning evaluations of Educational Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA) Chapter 1 migrant programs at the state level. The report is limited to evaluating achievement gains in basic skills; this is, however, acknowledged as only one facet of a comprehensive migrant program…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Basic Skills, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods
New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. Div. of Operations, Research, and Evaluation. – 1980
To assist districts in analyzing and using the second set of results (the summary reports for class, school and district) from the New Jersey Minimum Basic Skills Tests, this guidelines booklet was developed. The booklet is divided into four main sections: (1) required interpretation of the summary reports; (2) interpretation checklist; (3)…
Descriptors: Classes (Groups of Students), Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 11
Croft, Kenneth, Ed. – 1980
Thirty-five articles on teaching English as a second language are presented under the following headings: (1) "Trends and Practices," (2) "The Matter of Errors," (3) "Second Language Acquisition," (4) "Speaking and Understanding," (5) "Reading and Writing," (6) "Vocabulary," (7) "Testing," and (8) "The Matter of Culture." Authors include Clifford…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adult Education, Adult Students, Affective Behavior
