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ERIC Number: EJ617117
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
The Changing Nature and Purpose of Assessment in the Social Studies Classroom.
Alleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere
Social Education, v63 n6 p334-37 Oct 1999
Addresses the changing nature of social studies assessment and its importance as a curriculum component. Offers a brief history of social studies assessment and discusses the present stance on assessment and evaluation. Considers assessing student discourse in group settings and ensuring individual accountability. Provides guidelines for utilizing alternative assessment. (CMK)
Descriptors: Accountability, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Attitudes, Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Social Studies, Student Evaluation, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Council for the Social Studies
Note: Theme issue: Authentic Assessment in Social Studies.