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........ Web Tours     Part 11: Measurement and Evaluation     1. Educational Measurements National Assessment of Educational Progress: The Nation's Report Card http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/site/home.asp The National Assessment of Educational Progress assesses the academic performance of fourth, eighth, and twelfth graders in a range of subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The results of these tests are housed at the featured Web site. 2. Statistical Concepts Relevant to Educational Measurement [go to top] Social Statistics Briefing Room: Education http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/education.html This Web site offers current data concerning a wide range of education topics. Helpful charts and graphs are included. 3. State Proficiency Tests [go to top] State Education Agencies http://www.ed.gov/Programs/bastmp/SEA.htm This Web link offers access to each state's department of education, which offer information about state proficiency tests, certification, and licensure guidelines. 4. Standardized Tests [go to top] Consortium for Equity in Standards and Testing http://wwwcsteep.bc.edu/ctest This organization is dedicated to researching how educational standards and assessments can be used more equitably. Excellent documents and publications are available that recommend improvements in testing procedures so that all students are assessed equally and fairly. 5. Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Testing [go to top] Measurement and Evaluation: Criterion- versus Norm-Referenced Testing http://www.valdosta.peachnet.edu/~whuitt/psy702/measeval/crnmref.html This Web site offers a helpful chart that outlines the distinctions between the purpose, content, and scores interpretation of criterion- and norm-referenced tests. 6. Classroom Tests [go to top] Assessment http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/as0cont.htm For educators who are interested in improving their assessment strategies, these "critical issues" papers discuss equity and reform in testing practices. Learn how to analyze current assessment practices used in schools and classrooms and how to develop alternative methods that support learning for all students. 7. Alternative Assessment [go to top] Assessment in Action http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/fall_96/ This entire volume of NW Education is dedicated to case studies of schools that are successfully implementing alternative assessments. Testing strategies include writing assessment, portfolio assessment, and student-led conferences. 8. Portfolio Assessment [go to top] Creating and Using Electronic Portfolios http://www.ash.udel.edu/ash/teacher/portfolio.html For educators who are interested in integrating technology into portfolio assessments, this Web site offers ideas for creating and publishing student portfolios on the Internet. A sample portfolio is included. 9. Culminating Exhibitions [go to top] An Exhibition of Skills: A Cooperative Venture http://www.essentialschools.org/pubs/exhib_schdes/exskills.html The Coalition of Essential Schools utilizes culminating exhibitions as the primary tool for measuring student progress and cognitive development before graduating. This article shares the philosophy and planning of this assessment approach. 10. New Trends in Testing and Assessment [go to top] Assessment http://www.edweek.org/context/topics/assess.htm This distinguished publication discusses the debate revolving around assessment reform in schools. Discover how assessments are increasingly designed to teach students how to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.     Copyright © 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.