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Assessing Science Learning in Elementary School: Why, What, and How?
Raizen, Senta A.; Kaser, Joyce S. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1989
Elementary teachers often spend so much time on reading, writing, and mathematics that science gets short shrift. Since science instruction is weak, testing is disappointing. This article suggests ways to improve large-scale and teacher-controlled science assessments. A sidebar lists questions to ask about tests. Includes 12 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Outcomes of Education, Science Instruction, Standardized Tests
The Teacher, Standardized Testing, and Prospects of Revolution.
Stake, Robert E. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1991
Counterbalancing the simplification of education caused by testing means relying on classroom teachers' conceptual powers. Classroom teaching is labor intensive and varies from room to room because diversity is the norm. Specifying standard academic skills and curriculum has not upgraded education. Children need opportunities to confront…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, National Competency Tests, Standardized Tests
Nebraskans Reach for the Stars.
Roschewski, Pat; Gallagher, Chris; Isernhagen, Jody – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
In Spring 2000, Nebraska passed legislation supporting a school-based and teacher-led initiative. The plan provides districts flexibility in the testing tools they use, but still requires districts to develop standards, report annually on student progress, and participate in an annual statewide writing assessment. (Contains 13 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions, School District Autonomy
Quantum Theory, the Uncertainty Principle, and the Alchemy of Standardized Testing.
Wassermann, Selma – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
Argues that reliance on the outcome of quantitative standardized tests to assess student performance is misplaced quest for certainty in an uncertain world. Reviews and lauds Canadian teacher-devised qualitative diagnostic tool, "Profiles of Student Behaviors," composed of 20 behavioral patterns in student knowledge, attitude, and skill.…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Development, Research Skills
Assessment, Student Confidence, and School Success.
Stiggins, Richard J. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1999
The cost of achieving high quality at numerous levels of large-scale assessment has been astronomical--in dollars spent and opportunities lost. Educators have all but ignored assessments developed by classroom teachers. Students can become motivated by becoming involved in classroom-based assessment, record keeping, and communication. (Contains 11…
Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests, School Effectiveness
Assessing Early Reading Achievement: The Road to Results.
Ervin, Robert – Phi Delta Kappan, 1998
In Bangor, Maine, a seamless, continuous-progress performance assessment in reading is evolving--all because 24 first-grade teachers objected to using standardized achievement tests. Teachers have developed the Bangor Assessment of Reading (BAR), a triennial process of assessing fluency, meaning construction, comprehension, reading strategies, and…
Descriptors: Continuous Progress Plan, Grade 1, Performance Based Assessment, Primary Education