Beyond testing : seven assessments of students and schools more effective than standardized tests / Deborah Meier, Matthew Knoester.

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Meier, Deborah [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Teachers College Press, [2017]
Description
ix, 144 pages ; 24 cm

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    The authors of this timely book argue that a fundamentally complex problem--how to assess the knowledge of a child -- cannot be reduced to a simple test score. Beyond Testing describes seven forms of assessment that are more effective than standardized test results: (1) student self-assessments, (2) direct teacher observations of students and their work, (3) descriptive reviews of the child, (4) reading and math interviews with children, (5) portfolios and public defense of student work, (6) school reviews and observations by outside professionals, and (7) school boards and town meetings. These assessments are more honest about what we can and cannot know about children's knowledge, skills, and dispositions, and are more adaptable to varying educational missions. Readers can compare and contrast each approach and make informed decisions about what is most appropriate for their school. -- Provided by publisher.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-134) and index.
    Contents
    • 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.
    ISBN
    • 9780807758526 ((paperback ; : acid-free paper))
    • 0807758523 ((paperback ; : acid-free paper))
    • 9780807758533 ((case ; : acid-free paper))
    • 0807758531 ((case ; : acid-free paper))
    LCCN
    2017014310
    OCLC
    971938881
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