Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-287) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Part I. How to establish a framework for assessing your students -- How assessments are interpreted and used -- Measurable objectives and goals -- Gathering evidence of validity -- Generalizing performance -- Part II. How to develop, administer, and score written tests -- Completion items -- Essay items -- Multiple-choice items -- Alternate-choice items -- Learning how to take written tests -- Part III. How to develop, administer, and score alternative assessments -- Informal observations and questions -- Performance assessment requisites -- Creating performance assessments -- Portfolios -- Part IV. How to use assessment results -- Reporting student performance -- Norm-referenced test scores -- Standards-based test scores -- Integrating assessments into instruction.
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