Test better, teach better : the instructional role of assessment / W. James Popham.

Author/creator Popham, W. James
Format Book
Publication InfoAlexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ©2003.
Descriptionx, 174 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents The links between testing and teaching -- How tests can clarify the curriculum -- Too many testing targets -- Validity, reliability, and bias -- An introduction to test-building -- Selected-response items -- Constructed-response items -- The value of affective assessment -- Uses and misuses of standardized achievement tests -- Instructionally supportive standards-based tests -- Collecting credible classroom evidence of instructional impact -- Epilogue, Cora in her classroom : an illustration of instructionally focused testing.
Local noteLittle-350867--305131057377%
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003011511
ISBN0871206676 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB3051 .P61433 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold