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Peer reviewedGregory, John W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A study was conducted to determine the difficulties students have in correctly completing computer-scored answer sheets. Results indicate that clerical errors on computer-scored sheets exist and may account for more of the errors on this type of test than has been thought. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Research, Scoring
Peer reviewedMcKillip, William D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A discussion is presented which includes the following topics: purposes of testing, planning your test, instructional objectives, testing understanding, testing computation, testing applications and problem solving, evaluation and diagnosis, marking, and communicating with parents. (MK)
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedMcAloon, Ann, Ed.; Robinson, G. Edith, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Argues that teachers should be encouraged to use not just pencil-and-paper tests but also observations, interviews, and even students' journals to gather information on which to base their evaluations. (PK)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Evaluation
