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Shapiro, Phyllis; And Others – Education Canada, 1986
Notes problems with the current emphasis on summative evaluation of student progress and argues that a formative approach would be more beneficial for students and teachers, offering both groups greater understanding of the learning taking place. Discusses practicalities of adopting formative evaluation procedures, e.g., teacher training, computer…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Definitions, Educational Improvement