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Assessment of Complex Cognition: Commentary on the Design and Validation of Assessments
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Pellegrino, James W.; Wilson, Mark – Theory Into Practice, 2015
The seven articles in this special issue are concerned with the challenges of assessing complex aspects of cognition in the domains of mathematics, reading, history, and science. Each describes the design of assessments and their interpretive use, with a particular focus on assessments closely tied to classroom instruction. Individually and…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Test Construction, Instructional Design
Supporting and Rewarding Accomplished Teaching: Insights from Austin, Texas
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Lussier, David F.; Forgione, Pascal D., Jr. – Theory Into Practice, 2010
This article explores the strategic compensation efforts of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) in Texas, which is piloting a system of supports and rewards for teachers and administrators. The article highlights the key components of this system, what it took to put a 4-year pilot program in place, and what results are emerging from…
Descriptors: Rewards, Private Schools, Pilot Projects, School Districts
Alignment of Standards, Assessment and Instruction: Implications for English Language Learners in Ohio
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Mohamud, Abdinur; Fleck, Dan – Theory Into Practice, 2010
The purpose of this article is to describe the process and development of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards and assessment in Ohio and to discuss issues related to alignment. The article addresses the importance of alignment among standards, instruction, and assessment, as well as the effect of alignment on students' academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Alignment (Education)