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ERIC Number: EJ419151
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
A Test of Higher-Order Thinking in Social Studies: Persuasive Writing on Constitutional Issues Using the NAEP Approach.
Newmann, Fred M.
Social Education, v54 n6 p369-73 Oct 1990
Provides a model National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) essay examination that teachers may use to evaluate higher-order thinking among social studies high school students. Presents a constitutional issue for students to argue positions. Reports examination results from 51 classrooms. Includes essay examples and scoring rationale. Concludes the test assesses higher-order competencies in all subjects. (CH)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Critical Thinking, Due Process, Essay Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Research, Persuasive Discourse, Process Education, Search and Seizure, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Evaluation, Student Rights, Testing, Thinking Skills, United States Government (Course)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Higher Order Thinking; National Assessment of Educational Progress; United States Constitution