1. Introduction -- 2. Purposes of education in a democracy -- 3. Assessment #1: Student self-assessments -- 4. Assessment #2: Teacher observations of students and their work -- 5. Assessment #3: Descriptive review processes -- 6. Assessment #4: Reading and math interviews -- 7. Assessment #5: Portfolios and public defense of student work -- 8. Assessment #6: School reviews by outside experts -- 9. Assessment #7: School boards and town meetings -- 10. Building a system of assessment: Examining the New York Performance Standards Consortium -- 11. Conclusion.
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