Educational Assessment of Students

by Nitko, Anthony J.

• ISBN13: 9780130137081
• ISBN10: 0130137081
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

A highly-respected book in its field, "The Educational Assessment of Students 4/e" is the most thorough discussion of traditional and alternative assessments of any text explaining, giving practical real-world examples, discussing pros and cons, and showing how to construct virtually all of the choices teachers can make in classroom assessment. Theories and research findings abound; the author examines why, when, and how teachers should use assessment in the classroom. Topics include: the bases for assessment in the classroom, crafting and using classroom assessments, and interpreting and using standardized tests. With its extensive and valuable appendix set, this book is a must-have desk reference for teachers and others involved in the field of education.

Author Biography

Anthony J. Nitko is an adjunct professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Arizona, and professor emeritus and former chairperson of the Department of Psychology in Education at the University of Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

PART I The Bases for Assessment in the Classroom	1	(102)
Classroom Decision Making and Using Assessment	2	(19)
Describing the Goals and Learning Targets of Instruction	21	(15)
Validity of Assessment Results	36	(26)
Reliability of Assessment Results	62	(17)
Professional Responsibilities, Ethical Behavior, and Legal Requirements in Educational Assessments	79	(24)
PART II Crafting and Using Classroom Assessments	103	(268)
Planning for Integrating Assessment and Instruction	104	(25)
Completion, Constructed-Response, and True-False Items	129	(15)
Multiple-Choice and Matching Exercises	144	(40)
Essay Assessment Tasks	184	(17)
Higher-Order Thinking, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking	201	(39)
Performance, Alternative, and Authentic Assessments	240	(26)
Performance Tasks, Portfolios, Rating Scales, and Scoring Rubrics	266	(27)
Formal and Informal Diagnostic Assessments	293	(17)
Preparing Students to Be Assessed and Using Students' Results to Improve Your Assessments	310	(25)
Evaluating and Grading Student Progress	335	(36)
PART III Interpreting and Using Standardized Tests	371	(84)
Standardized Achievement Tests	372	(20)
Interpreting Norm-Referenced Scores	392	(30)
Finding and Evaluating Published Assessments	422	(10)
Scholastic Aptitude, Career Interests, Attitudes, and Personality Tests	432	(23)
Appendixes	455	(37)
References	492	(11)
Author Index	503	(3)
Index	506