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Applying a Culturally Responsive Pedagogical Framework to Design and Evaluate Classroom Performance-Based Assessments in Hawai'i
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Evans, Carla M. – Applied Measurement in Education, 2023
Previous writings focus on why centering assessment design around students' cultural, social, and/or linguistic diversity is important and how performance-based assessment can support such aims. This article extends previous work by describing how a culturally responsive classroom assessment framework was created from a culturally responsive…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Student Evaluation, Design, Performance Based Assessment
Performance Assessment: State Activity, Interest, and Concerns.
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Aschbacher, Pamela R. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
The University of California's (Los Angeles) Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing survey of state assessment directors reveals that about 25 states currently study or develop performance assessments. Obstacles to statewide use of performance assessments were expressed. The new Student Assessment Exchange should…
Descriptors: Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
Strategies for the Development of Effective Performance Exercises.
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Baron, Joan Boykoff – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
A series of 19 questions illuminates the characteristics of effective performance assessments in 3 sections: (1) the nature of assessment; (2) properties of effective tasks; and (3) making tasks meaningful and engaging. A fourth section offers practical suggestions for the construction of performance assessments and for teacher involvement. (SLD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Facing the Challenges of a New Era of Educational Assessment.
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Stiggins, Richard J. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
The old era of educational assessment and reasons for its demise are described. The new era will be different and will present four challenges to the assessment community: (1) new assessment targets; (2) technical challenges of alternative assessments; (3) demystifying assessment and evaluation; and (4) reexamining assessment priorities. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Assessment, Educational History, Educational Policy
The Development and Use of Literacy Portfolios for Students, Classes, and Teachers.
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Valencia, Sheila W.; Calfee, Robert – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
Using portfolios in assessing literacy is explored, considering student portfolios and the teacher's class portfolio. Portfolio assessment is a valuable complement to externally mandated tests, but technical issues must be addressed if the portfolio movement is to survive. Portfolios must be linked to the broader task of instructional improvement.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Teachers
Performance Assessment in Science.
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Shavelson, Richard J.; And Others – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
Guidelines for developing performance assessments in science education allied with current research and reform are presented. The guidelines are applied to 3 hands-on science investigations performed by over 300 fifth and sixth graders and scored by science educators. Although difficult to develop, such assessments can be scored reliably. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Simulation, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment