Describes a system for grading individual assignments that combines objective guidelines with flexibility for the instructor and gives students opportunities to earn positive reinforcement. Shows how the system allows for the addition or subtraction of quality points. (RL)

The article introduces an ongoing process of evaluating the reading and writing of gifted students. The assessment tool presented enables the teacher to determine the specific functional level for each aspect of literacy of the gifted child. A model of goal setting and educational planning for all advanced readers is offered. (DLS)

The article describes an evaluation procedure that observes the child's ability to use specific learning strategies. By extending on and manipulating initial responses, the procedures help determine the amount of interaction needed to influence a child's performance and identify the kinds of instructional interactions that exercise control over…

A system allowing students to evaluate themselves is presented. Students set the criteria, determine the rating scale, and rate themselves for each item on the criteria list using the scale. (JMF)

Describes a simple scheme for measuring growth in writing that encourages the collection of qualitative and quantitative data near the beginning and the end of a writing course. Includes a questionnaire for measuring writing anxiety. (RL)

Supports the use of assessment probes to measure scientific achievement. Provides several examples and discusses the characteristics of effective probes. (DDR)

Uses characters from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" to teach about human pedigrees and presents an activity demonstrating how traits are passed to offspring. (YDS)

Discusses the difficulties many chemical engineering faculty face in assessing learning outcomes of education and explains the steps of rubric development which aims to assess students based on individual outcomes. (Contains 17 references.) (YDS)

Encourages students to use one another's ideas as a basis for thinking and learning about mathematics. Develops rich classroom discourse building upon a classroom community. (YDS)

Discusses alternative assessment and how it helps teaching practices. Defines embedded assessment as an ongoing, cyclical process in which teachers gather information on students' understanding and reasoning about content knowledge, then make sense and use the information to make adjustments for teaching in response to students' learning needs.…

Describes a case study approach in science education incorporated into a senior seminar course in which students first provide background information to familiarize the audience with the topic, then present a case study and facilitate classroom discussion. (YDS)

Suggests three main characteristics middle school students can look for when deciding whether a Web site has reliable information. Encourages students to "Think APE": Author, Purpose, and Expiration date. Presents an annotated list of eight Web sites to help build Web literacy. (SG)

Offers suggestions for training people to use the Internet. Topics discussed include levels of training; goals; matching objectives to student interests; the importance of interactive sessions; student log books; conducting student evaluations; follow-up; and the necessity for the instructor to keep current. (four references) (LRW)

Offers a collection and analysis of anecdotal records as a way to evaluate student progress, inform instructional planning, and generate new assessment questions. Provides information about techniques for collecting and analyzing anecdotal records. (MG)

Describes the adoption of the video camera as a regular assessment and learning tool in acting classes. Finds that the camera assists in making valid judgments about student achievement if used in conjunction with clear articulation of the desired learning; the learning outcomes are sound; and the teacher is consistent in communicating the…