Title: The Use of Performance Assessment in the Classroom.
Abstract:Research on Cla5trOOM assessment has tended to focus on standardized tests and has paid minimal attention to teacher-developed assessments. As a result, we have A narrow understanding of the classra0M...Research on Cla5trOOM assessment has tended to focus on standardized tests and has paid minimal attention to teacher-developed assessments. As a result, we have A narrow understanding of the classra0M assessment environment. This Study was designed to broaden that underatanding by exploring the nature and quality of teacher-developed assessment; Particular emphasis WAO given to understanding the role of performance assessment -observation and rating of behavior--in the clas0;T/001; Teachers from a range of grades; subjects and school districts described their patterns of test User concerns about assessment and use of performance assessment by completing an extensive questionnaire. When responses are summarized Acktitt teadhet8; the results suggest that the foundation and structure of clasttoOt assessment consists primarily of teacher-developed assessments, with performance assessment serving as one of the key assessment tools. Teachers are concerned about assessment and know that improvement may be needed, but will need help to affect needed changes; Action plariS are suggested frit enhancing the quality of teacher-developed tests.Read More
Publication Year: 1984
Publication Date: 1984-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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