Academic : Education : Theory and practice of education : School administration and organization

Assessing Scientific, Reading and Mathematical Literacy: A Framework for PISA 2006 presents the conceptual framework underlying the PISA 2006 survey. It includes a re-developed and expanded framework for scientific literacy, an innovative component on the assessment of students’ attitudes to science and the frameworks for the assessment of reading and mathematics. Within each domain, the framework defines the content that students need to acquire, the processes that need to be performed, and the contexts in which knowledge and skills are applied. The domains and their aspects are also illustrated with sample tasks. more...

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There has been much debate on the purposes and methods of assessment over the last couple of years. This book gathers together the latest thinking and looks at how asessment can be used to promote or inhibit learning. more...

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This book explores current trends in assessment, with particular reference to secondary schools as well as providing a background to theory and practice relevant to both new and established teachers. more...

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Wragg looks at topics including the principles and purposes of assessment, evaluation, the 'whole school' approach, and staff development and appraisal. He provides practical activities, discussion topics, and case examples. more...

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An authoritative reference on one of education's hottest topics, describing how the latest testing and assessment tools can be used to help improve student performance. Bureaucrats like standardized tests because they want to measure student progress with a one-shot score, which seems an easy and efficient thing to do. more...

Price: $45.00