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ERIC Number: EJ457559
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0156-6555
Four Perspectives on Educational Assessment.
Paris, Scott G.
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v39 n2 p95-105 1992
Educational achievement testing is discussed from four perspectives: (1) political accountability; (2) parental need for information on children's academic achievement; (3) the undue influence of achievement tests on curricula and instruction; and (4) students' views of testing. It is concluded that standardized testing has an overall negative impact. Suggestions for improving assessment are offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Politics of Education, Standardized Tests, Student Attitudes, Student Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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