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Zussman, Barbara Yellin – 1974
This study investigated the extent to which instructional objectives in eighth grade English classes provide criteria for a program in English for the early adolescent student. The study was conducted in eight representative eighth grade classes in public schools in Los Angeles County where eighth grade English teachers had signed Stull Act…
Descriptors: Accountability, Behavioral Objectives, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedMoss, Pamela A.; And Others – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
How portfolio-based conclusions about student learning might be used to communicate with audiences outside the classroom is explored. Procedures and criteria for investigating validity in portfolio use are discussed. Ten portfolios from an eighth grade language arts class are used as an example. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Data Interpretation, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria
Download full textLouisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 2000
LEAP 21 (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century) is an integral part of the Louisiana school and district accountability system. In the school year 1999-2000, students in Grade 8 took LEAP 21 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies tests. For LEAP 21, student scores are reported in terms of five…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Constructed Response, English Instruction
Herman, Joan L.; And Others – 1994
A preliminary investigation has been made of some claims regarding alternative assessment. Using the California Learning Assessment System (CLAS)--Middle Grades Mathematics Performance Assessment as a platform, the study examined how alternative assessment operates in actual practice. Early findings are presented in the following areas: (1)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Cultural Differences, Educational Assessment
Thurlow, Martha; Albus, Deb; Spicuzza, Richard; Thompson, Sandy – 1998
This report discusses the findings of a study that examined the participation and performance of students with disabilities in the 1996 Minnesota Basic Standards Tests in reading and mathematics. Results indicated that approximately 70 percent of Minnesota's 8th grade students with disabilities participated in the Basic Standards Tests during the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Data Collection, Disabilities
Spicuzza, Richard; Thurlow, Martha; Erickson, Ron; Ruhland, Aaron – 1997
This study surveyed special education teachers teaching eighth and ninth grade students in 27 Minnesota school districts to determine how decisions were made on the inclusion of children with disabilities in the 1997 administration of Minnesota's Basic Standards Test and what accommodations were provided and desired. Analysis of the 259 responses…
Descriptors: Accountability, Decision Making, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. Div. of Evaluation. – 1974
The Kentucky Education Assessment Program is an ongoing effort to gather information regarding progress toward attainment of the educational goals for Kentucky citizens. Major emphasis is on the determination of the actual level of pupil performance in relation to desired performance. In the eighth grade, relevant information was gathered in five…
Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Citizenship, Data Analysis
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1996
Oregon is raising its expectations for students. The current academic standard, which allows students to graduate with only a D-minus average in 22 credit hours of classes, is being replaced by the requirement that students prove that they are proficient in English, mathematics, science, history, and other academic subjects. Students will…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Achievement Tests, Benchmarking
