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Title: Diagnostic TESTING. (cover story)
Authors: Dessoff, Alan
Source: District Administration. Mar2008, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p42-45. 4p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Illustrations.
Subject Terms: *Formative evaluation, *Educational evaluation utilization, *Academic achievement evaluation, *Effective teaching, *Academic achievement research, *Educational tests & measurements, *Curriculum change, United States education system, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article focuses on different methods of educational assessment in the U.S. It describes the advantages of formative assessment, which enables teachers to alter the curriculum throughout the year based on student achievement. The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is mentioned as a nonprofit organization which provided assessment help to schools. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is also mentioned and the relationship between test scores and learning is discussed. INSET: Congress Pays Attention.
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