Assessment in Educational Reform: Both Means and Ends - Couverture souple

Lissitz, Robert W.; Schafer, William D.

 
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Synopsis

Nationally prominent researchers have contributed original essays that examine the role assessment plays in educational reforms that lead to positive change.

Assessment and accountability in educational reform are increasing in political visibility and importance, but our understanding of their roles remains cloudy. This collection of essays explores how assessments can be fully utilized for both curriculum design and instruction. These readings will help practitioners and researchers understand policy goals. For policymakers, the book describes a future toward which an effective national research agenda can be built.

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Nationally prominent researchers have contributed original essays that examine the role assessment plays in educational reforms that lead to positive change.

Assessment and accountability in educational reform are increasing in political visibility and importance, but our understanding of their roles remains cloudy. This collection of essays explores how assessments can be fully utilized for both curriculum design and instruction. These readings will help practitioners and researchers understand policy goals. For policymakers, the book describes a future toward which an effective national research agenda can be built.

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