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Download full textKoos, Eugenia M.; Chan, James Y. – 1972
The development of a series of parallel single-topic tests for testing attainment of 14 objectives concerned with inquiry skill in biology is discussed. The series of eight two-part tests are called "Explorations in Biology" (EIB). (CK)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Objectives, Correlation, Criterion Referenced Tests
Herdegen, Mary M., Ed.; Horne, Eleanor V., Ed. – 1969
The Test Collection Bulletin is a quarterly digest of information on tests in education and psychology. The extensive Test Collection of the Educational Testing Service includes publishers' catalogs and descriptive materials, information on scoring services and systems, test reviews, and reference volumes on testing. The tests are indexed by…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Behavioral Objectives, Bulletins
Shann, Mary H. – 1976
Grounded in a review of existing theories and research on problem solving, the theoretical base and new instrument development efforts discussed in this publication have been sounded against the needs of an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum project called Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES). It is the work on new…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Guides
Schmidt, William – Education Policy Center at Michigan State University, 2002
The Third International Mathematics and Science Survey (TIMSS) has tested large and representative samples of students from around the world to measure their math and science knowledge and skills. The results place U.S. 8th grade students below the international average in mathematics, with 20 countries scoring significantly higher than the U.S.…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Textbooks, Scoring, Mathematics Education
Direct linkGroeber, Joan F. – Corwin Press, 2006
Literacy consultant Joan Groeber provides educators with a teacher-friendly, step-by-step guide for creating and using rubrics to assess a wide range of literacy skills. Groeber's approach helps ensure that students gain a clear understanding of teacher expectations and assume a greater responsibility for their own learning. Offering an overview…
Descriptors: Scoring Rubrics, Student Evaluation, Literacy, Models
Corwin Press, 2004
Thomas R. Guskey and Robert J. Marzano bring together leaders in the field of educational assessment to offer a multi-book series with the most up to date standards available. Comprehensive yet accessible. Research-based yet practical. This concise series addresses essential assessment concepts with solutions for today's educational challenges.…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Scoring Rubrics, Graduate Students
Simmons, Patricia – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2006
"Assessment in Science" contains the latest research about assessment techniques that really work. This collection of informative, up-to-date reports is by authors who are practicing K-12 classroom teachers and university-based educators and researchers. Working in teams, they tried out and evaluated different assessment approaches in actual…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Based Assessment, Student Evaluation
Kloos, Beth – National Middle School Association (NJ3), 2006
The focus in education in the past 10 years has been on proficiency tests. Every educator in the country is worried about providing opportunities for our students to pass the proficiency tests. Teachers try lots of things--open-ended questions, multi-step questions, essay questions--all in an attempt to get our students ready for The Test. But…
Descriptors: Scoring Rubrics, Achievement Tests, Graduation Requirements, Educational Strategies
James, Rose – 2002
Introducing children to well written and beautifully illustrated books will help build basic skills while providing for the aesthetic need for beauty and pleasure. This lesson is designed as an integrated literature and visual arts lesson, revolving around the story book, "Owl Moon," written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by John…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Childrens Art, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques
State, Chico – 2002
In society, information/ideas are communicated through various media (words, symbols, illustrations, etc.). When analyzing comic strips, it is noticeable that each has a different style, point of view, setting, plot, and summary, communicated not only through words, but through illustrations and style--creating comic strips can summarize various…
Descriptors: Childrens Art, Childrens Writing, Classroom Techniques, Comics (Publications)
Womack, Nancy H., Comp. – 2001
This report describes assessment and outcomes at Isothermal Community College (ICC) (North Carolina), focusing on four areas: institutional assessment, program assessment, classroom (course) assessment, and individual student assessment. Competencies and their criteria are outlined and include: (1) communications--upon completion of an associate's…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges, Educational Assessment
EdSource, 2004
The hot new phrase in school finance in California is "weighted student formula" (also known as "student-based budgeting"). Proponents of this concept believe it could eventually help the state develop a straightforward approach to school funding that is more equitable and effective. Skeptics, on the other hand, question the…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Equity (Finance), Finance Reform, Scores
Tezci, Erdogan; Dikici, Ayhan – Online Submission, 2006
In this paper, it was investigated the effect of digital portfolio assessment process on the drawing and story writing performances of the 14-15 ages students. For this reason, a digital portfolio assessment rubric was prepared in order to evaluate students' drawing and story writing works. For the validity and reliability analyze was applied to…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Portfolio Assessment, Scoring Rubrics
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1997
The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a cooperative educational effort of secondary schools, colleges, and the College Board that consists of 30 college-level courses and examinations in 17 academic disciplines for highly motivated students in secondary schools. AP courses are offered in more than 11,000 high schools and are recognized by nearly…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Placement, College Entrance Examinations, Course Content
Sireci, Stephen G.; Robin, Frederic; Patelis, Thanos – 1997
The most popular methods for setting passing scores and other standards on educational tests rely heavily on subjective judgment. This paper presents and evaluates a new procedure for setting and evaluating standards on tests based on cluster analysis of test data. The clustering procedure was applied to a statewide mathematics proficiency test…
Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Cutting Scores, Educational Testing, Evaluation Methods
