by Popham, W. James.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, (Boston :) Physical details: xviii, 366 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Educational tests and measurements. | Examinations -- Design and construction. | Examinations -- Validity. Year : 2008
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Learning Commons | PRO | 371.26 POP | Available |
Includes index.
Why do teachers need to know about assessment? --
Reliability of assessment --
Validity --
Absence-of-bias --
Deciding what to assess and how to assess it --
Selected-response tests --
Constructed-response tests --
Performance assessment --
Portfolio assessment --
Affective assessment --
Improving teacher-developed assessments --
Instructionally oriented assessment --
Making sense out of standardized test scores --
Appropriate and inappropriate test-preparation practices --
Evaluating teaching and grading students.
"Written with style and humor, this text focuses on what classroom teachers really need to know about assessment rather than looking at a collection of measurement esoterica." -- Cover.