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Wergin, Jon F. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1988
Each of the many methods or approaches to assessing student learning is based on a clear understanding of validity, reliability, course objectives, the advantages and disadvantages of different evaluation formats, and the ways assessment data will be used to improve instruction. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Lapointe, Archie E.; Koffler, Stephen L. – Educational Researcher, 1982
Describes the creation and objectives of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and reviews the findings of an evaluation of the NAEP, published in "Measuring the Quality of Education," by Wirtz and Lapointe. Focuses on the role that the NAEP can play in establishing uniform, national educational standards. (GC)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods

Smith, David; Keep, Ros – Computers and Education, 1988
Reviews some of the problems involved in the evaluation of educational software, and describes a classroom-based case study approach to software evaluation intended for application by autonomous self-programming groups of teachers. (20 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Decision Making
Foley, Walter J. – 1968
A systems theory approach to information requirements in education and in evaluation strategies is applied to decision making. Educational decision making itself involves long range planning, system structuring to implement goals, system allocation (cost), and system monitoring which provides the feedback. Each level requires differential…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Programs

Maling-Keepes, Jillian – 1976
A set of 13 key characteristics is presented as a framework for educational evaluation studies: (1) program's stage of development when evaluator is appointed; (2) program's openness to revision; (3) program uniformity from site to site; (4) specificity of program objectives; (5) evaluator's independence; (6) evaluator's orientation to value…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Law, Alexander I.; Bronson, William H. – 1977
This guide presents detailed information concerning the purposes and process of program evaluation, the role of the evaluator, and the development of an evaluation plan or design. Instruction is provided in selecting or developing assessment instruments, collecting and analyzing data, reporting evaluation results and applying the findings. The…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators
Rutkowski, Kathleen M.; And Others – 1994
In October 1993, more than 70 educational decision makers and practitioners from across the country met to discuss ways to support and promote school networking and to formulate recommendations for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to use in establishing funding priorities, goals, and evaluation strategies. This report presents the…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Demonstration Programs
Novak, Carl D. – 1977
Ways to increase the use of educational program evaluation findings through the meaningful involvement of potential users (teachers and administrators) are discussed. Involvement, as defined in this paper, is generally limited to the opportunity for input to the initial evaluation design and the chance to review the design and implementation plans…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1971
The six elements of Michigan's educational system analysis are presented. General objectives of the 1971-72 assessment program are to provide: 1) state level public information; 2) information to local school systems; 3) information to students and parents; 4) information regarding the process of education. 1971-72 changes in substantive and…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs