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Measuring Achievement: What Does It Mean to Test for Robust Understanding?

Author(s):

Shepard, Lorrie A.

Publication Year:

1997

Report Number:

PIC-ANG3

Abstract:

The third William H. Angoff Memorial Lecture examines the challenges of assessing student understanding. How do we find out what students really know and can do? While supplies last, print copies can be ordered from the Policy Information Center for $10.50.

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Key Word(s):

Classroom assessment / performance assessment / test bias / teaching the test / large-scale assessment

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