Assessment Recent Books

OECD reviews of evaluation and assessment in education. Portugal 2012

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Authors:

Santiago,Paulo; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Source:

OECD reviews of evaluation and assessment in education, Oecd, Paris, p.177 (2012)

Publication Language:

eng

Re-visioning community colleges : positioning for innovation

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Authors:

Sydow,Debbie; Alfred,Richard L.; American Council on Education

Source:

American Council on Education series on community colleges (Submitted)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2328.15 .U6 S94 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9955276

Keywords:

Community colleges--Evaluation, Community colleges--United States, Community colleges--United States--Administration

Publication Language:

eng

OECD reviews of evaluation and assessment in education : Mexico 2012

kkerns — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:11:12 +0000

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Authors:

Santiago,Paulo; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Source:

OECD reviews of evaluation and assessment in education, Oecd, Paris, p.237 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2822.75 .M49 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10111706

Keywords:

Educación--Mexico, Education--Mexico, Educational evaluation--Mexico, Educational tests and measurements--Mexico--Evaluation, Teachers--Rating of--Mexico

Publication Language:

eng

Measuring the value of a postsecondary education

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Authors:

Norrie,K. H.; Lennon,Mary Catharine; Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). School of Policy Studies; Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario

Source:

Queen's policy studies, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University, McGill-Queen's University Press, Montreal, p.194 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2322.2 .M42 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9958466

Keywords:

Education, Educational change--Congresses, Educational tests and measurements--Congresses, Higher--Aims and objectives--Congresses, Higher--Evaluation--Congresses

Publication Language:

eng

Answers to essential questions about standards, assessments, grading, and reporting

kkerns — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:09:59 +0000

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Authors:

Guskey,Thomas R.; Jung,Lee Ann

Source:

Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif., p.155 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB3060.83 .G87 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9959041

Keywords:

Education--Standards--United States, Grading and marking (Students)--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Daily behavior report cards : an evidence-based system of assessment and intervention

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:48:47 +0000

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Authors:

Volpe,Robert J.; Fabiano,Gregory A., author

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Guilford practical intervention in the schools series (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1060.2 .V65 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9952084

Keywords:

Behavior modification, Behavioral assessment, Home and school, Report cards, Rewards and punishments in education

Abstract:

Summary: "This book presents everything needed to design and implement daily behavior report cards (DRCs), a flexible and dynamic system for promoting positive student behaviors and overcoming barriers to learning. DRCs offer a way to reward K-12 students for achieving clearly defined goals while building school-home collaboration. Teachers can implement the authors' evidence-based approach in just minutes a day, and it is fully compatible with multi-tiered systems of support. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the book includes over a dozen reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a companion Web page featuring printable copies of the reproducible materials plus additional useful tools for charting student progress. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series"-- Provided by publisher.; Summary: "This book presents everything needed to design and implement daily behavior report cards (DRCs), a flexible and dynamic system for promoting positive student behaviors and overcoming barriers to learning. DRCs offer a way to reward K-12 students for achieving clearly defined goals while building school-home collaboration. Teachers can implement the authors' evidence-based approach in just minutes a day, and it is fully compatible with multi-tiered systems of support. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the book includes over a dozen reproducible forms. The authors' website features additional useful tools for charting student progress, plus downloadable versions of the reproducible forms"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Evaluation advisory groups

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:41 +0000

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Authors:

Roholt,Ross VeLure; Baizerman,Michael

Source:

New directions for evaluation ; 136, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, p.134 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1028 .N4 NO.136

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10095052

Keywords:

Evaluation research (Social action programs)--United States

Abstract:

Contents: Editors' notes / Ross VeLure Roholt, Michael L. Baizerman -- From consilium to advice : a review of the evaluation and related literature on advisory structures and processes / Michael L. Baizerman, Alexander Fink, Ross VeLure Roholt -- Advisory committees in contract and grant-funded evaluation projects / Paul W. Mattessich -- Advisory groups for evaluations in diverse cultural groups, communities, and contexts / Barry B. Cohen -- The evolution of philosophy and practice of evaluation advice / Donald W. Compton, Michael L. Baizerman -- Advice giving in contested space / Ross VeLure Roholt -- Empowering the voice of youth : the role of youth advisory councils in grant making focused on youth / Katie Richards-Schuster -- Congratulations on the New Initiative! Is it time for a new committee? / Betsy Baum Block -- Decolonizing evaluation : the necessity of evaluation advisory groups in indigenous evaluation / Katie Johnston-Goodstar -- A model for evaluation advisory groups : ethos, professional craft knowledge, practices, and skills / Ross VeLure Roholt, Michael L. Baizerman.

Publication Language:

eng

Early literacy materials selector (ELMS) : a tool for review of early literacy program materials

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:44 +0000

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Authors:

Roskos,Kathy; Lenhart,Lisa A., author; Noll,Brandi, author

Source:

Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA, p.99 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1139.5 .L35 R67 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9953411

Keywords:

Language arts (Early childhood)--Curricula--Evaluation, Teaching--Aids and devices--Evaluation

Abstract:

Contents: An introduction to ELMS -- Planning a review -- More than a simple review of materials -- Taking inventory of teaching materials -- Examining the quality of curriculum material -- Analyzing the guidance provided in curriculum materials -- Arriving at the final rating -- Technical information.

Publication Language:

eng

RTI team building : effective collaboration and data-based decision making

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Authors:

Broxterman,Kelly

Source:

Guilford practical intervention in the schools series (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1029 .R4 B775 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9952083

Keywords:

Educational evaluation--United States, Educational tests and measurements--United States, Learning disabled children--Education--United States, Learning disabled children--Identification, Remedial teaching--United States, Response to intervention (Learning disabled children)

Publication Language:

eng

Informing the practice of teaching using formative and interim assessment : a systems approach

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:45:53 +0000

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Authors:

Lissitz,Robert W.

Source:

MARCES book series (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LC3071 .I53 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9959551

Keywords:

Academic achievement--United States--Evaluation, Educational tests and measurements--United States

Abstract:

Contents: Connecting the dots: formative, interim, and summative assessment / Dylan Wiliam, Gage Kingsbury, and Steven Wise -- Evidence centered design in advanced placement / Lori Nebelsick-Gullett, Cindy Hamen Farrar, Kristen Huff, and Sheryl Packman -- Integrating student standardized and formative assessments with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' teacher development process / Joan Chikos Auchter -- Using assessment information in real time: what teachers need to know and be able to do / Margaret Heritage -- The instructional influence of interim assessments: voices from the field / Lisa M. Abrams and James H. McMillan -- Sourcing instructionally embedded formative assessments -- Marrying periodic and summative assessments: I do / William D. Schafer, Kimberly O'Malley, Emily Lai, Katie McClarty, and Denny Way Pearson -- Comprehensive assessment systems in service of learning: getting the balance right / Susan M. Brookhart -- Errors in student learning and assessment: the Learning Errors and Formative Feedback (LEAFF) Model / Jacqueline Leighton, Man-Wai Chu, and Paolina Seitz -- Toward a technical theory for systems for learning: the role of information / Paul Nichols and Charles DePascale -- Productive formative assessment ALWAYS requires local district preparation / Rick Stiggins.

Publication Language:

eng

Improving measurement of productivity in higher education : Panel on Measuring Higher Education Productivity, Conceptual Framework and Data Needs

kkerns — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:17:28 +0000

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Authors:

National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Measuring Higher Education Productivity, Conceptual Framework and Data Needs; Sullivan,Teresa A.; National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on National Statistics; National Research Council (U.S.). Center for Education. Board on Testing and Assessment; National Research Council (U.S.). Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Source:

(2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2806.22 .N215 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9955256

Keywords:

Education, Educational accountability--United States, Educational productivity--United States--Measurement, Higher--Economic aspects--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Comparative studies in educational policy analysis

kkerns — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:17:39 +0000

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Authors:

Reagan,Timothy G.

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Contemporary research in education, Information Age Publishing, Inc., Charlotte, N.C., p.97 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LC71 .R43 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9949632

Keywords:

Education and state--Case studies, Educational evaluation--Methodology

Publication Language:

eng

Activating assessment for all students : differentiated instruction and informative methods in math and science

kkerns — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:24:40 +0000

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Authors:

Hamm,Mary; Adams,Dennis M.

Source:

Volume Second edition (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB3051 .H319 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9949622

Keywords:

Educational tests and measurements, Individualized instruction, Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary), Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school), Science--Study and teaching (Elementary), Science--Study and teaching (Middle school)

Publication Language:

eng

What makes a difference : Early Head Start evaluation findings in a developmental context

kkerns — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:52:49 +0000

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Authors:

Love,John M.

Source:

Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development ; v. 78, no. 1, Wiley, Boston, Mass., p.173 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1103 .S6 V.78:NO. 1

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10088217

Keywords:

Early Head Start (Program)--Evaluation, Poor children--Education--United States--Evaluation, Preschool children--Services for--United States--Evaluation

Abstract:

Contents: Background literature review pertaining to the Early Head Start study / Helen H. Raikes, Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, and John M. Love -- Design and methods in the Early Head Start study / Richard A. Faldowski ... [et al.] -- Impacts of Early Head Start participation on child and parent outcomes at ages 2, 3, and 5 / Cheri Vogel ... [et al.] -- Family subgroups and impacts at ages 2, 3, and 5 : variability by race-ethnicity and demographic risk / Helen H. Raikes, Cheri Vogel, and John M. Love -- Program subgroups : patterns of impacts for home-based, center-based, and mixed-approach programs / Rachel Chazan-Cohen, Helen H. Raikes, and Cheri Vogel -- Links between early care and education experiences birth to age 5 and prekindergarten outcomes / Rachel Chazan-Cohen and Ellen E. Kiskier -- Conclusions and implications / Jeanne Brooks-Gunn ... [et al.].; Summary: "A randomized trial evaluated the efficacy of 17 Early Head Start (EHS) programs ... "--P. [4] of cover.

Publication Language:

eng

Measuring what matters most : choice-based assessments for the digital age

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Authors:

Schwartz,Daniel L.; Arena,Dylan

Source:

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation reports on digital media and learning, MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass., p.181 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB3060.55 .S39 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10082095

Keywords:

Decision making--Evaluation, Educational tests and measurements--Data processing

Abstract:

Contents: Beliefs about useful learning -- Enter technology -- Choice is the central concern -- The isolation of knowledge -- Preparation for future learning -- Choice-based assessments -- Standards for twenty-first-century learning choices -- The tangle of reliability and reification -- New approaches to assessment design -- A research and development proposal -- Fairness and choice -- Final summary.

Publication Language:

eng

OECD reviews of evaluation and assessment in education : Luxembourg 2012

kkerns — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:05 +0000

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Authors:

Shewbridge,Claire; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Source:

Oecd, Paris, p.152 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2822.75 .L89 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9953949

Keywords:

Education--Luxembourg, Educational evaluation--Luxembourg, Educational tests and measurements--Luxembourg--Evaluation, Teachers--Rating of--Luxembourg

Publication Language:

eng

Reaching an understanding : innovations in how we view reading assessment

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Authors:

Sabatini,John P.; O'Reilly,Tenaha; Albro,Elizabeth

Source:

Rowman & Littlefield Education, Lanham, Md., p.189 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1050.46 .R37 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9940689

Keywords:

Reading--Ability testing, Reading--Remedial teaching

Abstract:

Contents: Assessment, learning, and instruction: connecting text, task, and reader/learner -- How to build for the future.

Publication Language:

eng

Introduction to rubrics : an assessment tool to save grading time, convey effective feedback, and promote student learning

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Authors:

Stevens,Dannelle D.; Levi,Antonia

Source:

Stylus, Volume 2nd, Sterling, Va., p.211 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB3063 .S74 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9860596

Keywords:

Grading and marking (Students), Students--Rating of

Publication Language:

eng

Educational evaluation : 21st century issues and challenges

kkerns — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:28:13 +0000

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Authors:

Ortiz,María; Rubio,Claudia

Source:

Nova Science Publishers, New York, p.471 (2009)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2822.75 .E324 2009

URL:

Table of contents http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=016663858&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA

Keywords:

Aufsatzsammlung, Educational evaluation, Evaluation, Pädagogik

Publication Language:

eng

Guidance from PISA for the Canary Islands, Spain

kkerns — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:13:05 +0000

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Authors:

Programme for International Student Assessment; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Source:

Strong performers and successful reformers in education, Oecd, Paris, p.95 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LC93 .C23 G85 2012

URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264174184-en

Keywords:

Education and state--Canary Islands, Education--Canary Islands--Evaluation

Abstract:

Contents: Foreword -- The Canary Islands and their School System -- How Canary Islands Students Performed in PISA -- Education System Management and Resources -- Students and Learning -- Teachers and Teaching -- Schools, Principals and Inspectors -- Findings, Recommendations and the Way Forward.; Abstract: This book describes the Canary Islands, Spain school system and sheds light on PISA results for the Canary Islands. It includes analyses of the policy implications in the domains of system management and resource distribution, students and learning, teachers and teaching, and school leadership and inspections. The report also provides recommendations for raising quality and equity in learning outcomes.

Publication Language:

eng