Beyond testing : seven assessments of students and schools more effective than standardized tests /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Meier, Deborah (Author), Knoester, Matthew (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Teachers College Press, [2017]
Subjects:
Table of 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.