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Stones, Edgar – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
The author points out the technical shortcomings inherent in traditional examinations designed to sort students and outlines more useful testing alternatives. He feels that, unfortunately, the Assessment of Performance Unit will opt for the traditional style of testing, in the name of "maintaining standards." (SJL)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Objectives
Goldstein, Harvey – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
The author critiques the objective measurement movement, particularly the Rasch model, as misguided and overly simplistic. (SJL)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Item Banks
Eggleston, Jim F. – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1976
Majority of testing programs is designed to demonstrate the superiority of performance of one student over another rather than evaluate the degree to which an individual has mastered specific skills. The necessity of changing this orientation is discussed. (RW)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods
Simon, Joan – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
The author takes a critical look at the development, organization, personnel, and objectives of the Assessment of Performance Unit of England's Department of Education and Science. (SJL)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Organization, Agency Role, Educational Assessment
