Title: Assessment of Student Learning in Mathematics.
Abstract:This report, part of a series of documents which describe assessment of student learning in various curriculum areas, focuses on assessment of student learning in the mathematics classroom, beginning ...This report, part of a series of documents which describe assessment of student learning in various curriculum areas, focuses on assessment of student learning in the mathematics classroom, beginning with an overview of current curriculum goals in mathematics. The rationale for reforming the content, instructional practices, and assessment methods in school mathematics is discussed. Subsequent sections describe alternative methods of assessing mathematics learning that are consistent with the new curriculum and instructional goals set forth for mathematics education. The performance-based assessment methods reviewed are: (1) open-ended questions; (2) mathematical investigations and projects; (3) writing activities in mathematics; (4) observations and interviews; (5) enhanced multiple-choice questions; and (6) portfolio assessments. A description of various methods for scoring and grading student work follows information on assessment methods. A brief summary is provided of activities in performance assessment from selected states. Appendix A contains a focused holistic scoring point scale. (SLD) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ***********************************************************************Read More
Publication Year: 1993
Publication Date: 1993-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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