educational tests and measurements

Provides information on assessment for educators, defining basic terminology, discussing the pros and cons of standardized tests and alternative assessment measures, and explaining the purposes and functions of standards and benchmarks, how to write rubrics and other forms of alternative assessments, and how to report student progress. Includes samples of rubrics.

Presents tips and practice exercises for preparing for standardized tests, covering math, English, vocabulary, essays, and general strategies.

Analyzes issues related to classroom assessment in higher education, with advice on how educators can develop effective assessment strategies for their class.

Provides an introduction to curriculum-based measurement, an assessment tool teachers may use to calculate elementary student learning in reading, writing, spelling, and math, explains how to chart and graph data, and offers advice on using results to make instructional decisions.

Discusses the implications of national, state, and local standards in the classroom, describes each of the four components of a classroom that is aligned with standards, and provides strategies for helping students meet the standards requirements.

Examines and explains the multiple dimensions of language learning, teaching, and evaluating that teachers must know and understand in order to be effective educators and communicators; and includes an extensive list of resources.