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Williamson, Michael – Assessing Writing, 1994
Presents the historical background of competing models of education as a context for the development of assessment in American education, contending, however, that practical considerations, such as efficiency and fairness, have often been more important than theoretical issues. Analyzes the specific case of writing assessment. (PA)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods