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Peer reviewedRakow, Steven J. – Science Scope, 1992
Asserts that educational assessment drives the curriculum. Thus, assessment is very important in contemplating reform in science education. Assessment should be an integral part of the instructional process, utilizing diagnostic testing, monitoring, and summative evaluations. (PR)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFleener, M. Jayne; Marek, Edmund A. – Science Scope, 1992
Describes the three phases of the learning cycle (exploration, conceptual invention, and expansion) and explains how they can be used in educational assessment. The use of semantic mapping, concept mapping, and mental modeling in the evaluation of student learning is described. (PR)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedCollins, Angelo – Science Scope, 1992
Defines a portfolio as a container of documents that provide evidence. Suggests the following questions that most be considered in using portfolios in educational assessment: (1) What does the portfolio contain evidence about? (2) What will count as evidence in the portfolio? (PR)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedBonnstetter, Ronald J. – Science Scope, 1992
Asserts that in the last couple of years a number of excellent sources of information directly related to using portfolios in science have emerged. Lists 11 articles that can provide knowledge about the use of portfolios in education.(PR)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Intermediate Grades
