How Is Testing Supposed to Improve Schooling If We Do Not Evaluate to What Extent It Improves Schooling?
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| Title: | How Is Testing Supposed to Improve Schooling If We Do Not Evaluate to What Extent It Improves Schooling? |
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| Authors: | Ercikan, Kadriye1 (AUTHOR) kadriye.ercikan@ubc.ca |
| Source: | Measurement. Jan2013, Vol. 11 Issue 1/2, p60-63. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Educational testing services, Education, Track system (Education), Educational tests & measurements, Students |
| Abstract: | The author comments on a framework which focused on ways educational testing is intended to lead to improvements in schooling. The important factors for this framework are direct and indirect uses of scores through which educational improvements have been expected. These include instructional guidance, student placement and selection, informing comparisons and educational management. |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
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| Abstract: | The author comments on a framework which focused on ways educational testing is intended to lead to improvements in schooling. The important factors for this framework are direct and indirect uses of scores through which educational improvements have been expected. These include instructional guidance, student placement and selection, informing comparisons and educational management. |
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| ISSN: | 15366367 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15366367.2013.785785 |