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Braungart, Diane S. – 1983
Intended for writing teachers and administrators of writing programs, this handbook is both an information source and a model for a staff development workshop on writing assessment. Section I reviews the history of the New Jersey Statewide Writing Test, while Section II describes the test format, content, and reporting procedures. After an…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Evaluation
Peer reviewedWhitehorse, David – Social Studies Review, 1994
Contends that few educational issues rival the California Learning Assessment System (CLAS) for comment, controversy, and confrontation. Defines the CLAS test and discusses its characteristics, anticipated student responses, and scoring procedures. Outlines four implications for instructional methods. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Educational Testing
Peer reviewedMulder, Janet – Social Studies Review, 1994
Provides of examples of performance-based assessments in three categories: (1) projects; (2) performances; and (3) question strategy sessions. Describes a typical performance-based assessment project including setting up the project, peer evaluation, the class presentation, and the test used. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Educational Change
