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Bishop, Jesica M.; Bristow, Lora J.; Coriell, Bryn P.; Jensen, Mark E.; Johnson, Leif E.; Luring, Sara R.; Lyons-Tinsley, Mary Ann; Mefford, Megan M.; Neu, Gwen L.; Samulski, Emerson T.; Warner, Timothy D.; White, Mathew F. – Online Submission, 2011
The adoption of Common Core State Standards has increased the need for assessments capable of measuring more performance-based outcomes. This monograph brings together the current literature and resources for the development and implementation of performance assessment. The text was written as part of a project-based graduate course and has…
Descriptors: State Standards, Performance Tests, Performance Based Assessment, Academic Standards
Sarouphim, Ketty M. – Online Submission, 2008
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of DISCOVER, a performance-based assessment in identifying gifted Lebanese students. The sample consisted of 248 students (121 boys, 127 girls) from grades 3-5 at two private schools in Beirut, Lebanon. Results showed evidence for DISCOVER's concurrent validity with the Raven Standard…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Performance Based Assessment, Identification, Gifted
Chen, Hsin-Chih; Naquin, Sharon S. – Online Submission, 2005
Construct validity has been an issue in assessment centers literature. This study developed a model for competency-based assessment centers by integrating competency modeling, training design, assessment centers, and multi-source feedback assessment. Several propositions in conjunction with the model were also developed to help resolve construct…
Descriptors: Validity, Construct Validity, Assessment Centers (Personnel), Competence
Lang, William Steve; Wilkerson, Judy R. – Online Submission, 2005
NCATE (2002) requires the measurement of knowledge, skills, and dispositions as part of its accreditation requirements for teacher education programs (Standard 1) and the use of unit assessment systems to aggregate and analyse data with a view toward program improvement (Standard 2). Data must indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Teacher Education Programs, Performance Based Assessment, Program Improvement