Large-Scale Assessment in Support of School Reform: Lessons in the Search for Alternative Measures.

Herman, Joan L.

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Publication Date: 1997

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Large-Scale Assessment in Support of School Reform: Lessons in the Search for Alternative Measures.

Herman, Joan L.

International Journal of Educational Research, v27 n5 p395-413 1997

In the United States, large-scale assessment is beginning to be used to promote educational system accountability and improvement. Widespread dissatisfaction with student outcomes and public schooling is fueling the search for alternative assessments as a part of educational reform. (SLD)

Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Outcomes of Education, Public Schools, School Restructuring, State Programs, Test Use, Testing Programs

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