Brown, Gavin T. L.,

An introduction to educational assessment, measurement & evaluation : improving the quality of teacher-based assessment / Introduction to educational assessment, measurement and evaluation. Gavin T. L. Brown, S. Earl Irving and Peter J. Keegan. - Third edition. - 262 pages : illustrations ; 25cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Purposes and conceptions of assessment -- Principles of assessment -- Methods of assessment -- Paper-and-pencil items -- Guiding professional judgement -- Involving students in assessment -- Feedback and reporting -- Validity and reliability -- Test scores and theories -- Assessing cognative processes -- Cultural diversity and individual differences: Implications for assessment -- System assessment policies and resources -- Evaluation -- Concluding thoughts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

"This book provides an updated and restructured introduction to assessment practice, theory and policies as they apply to school- and teacher-based assessment in New Zealand. The text is intended for use in introductory courses in educational assessment at both graduate and undergraduate levels. It is also useful for in-service teachers or professional developers. "--Publisher's website.

9781927212097 192721209X


Teachers--New Zealand
Teachers--Rating of--New Zealand
Teachers--Training of--New Zealand
Educational tests and measurements--New Zealand

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