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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Peer Assessment in Problem Based Learning.
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Sluijsmans, Dominque M. A.; Moerkerke, George; van Merrienboer, Jeroen J. G.; Dochy, Filip J. R. C. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2001
Studied peer assessment in problem based learning in 2 studies involving 27 and 51 college students. Overall, it appears that the peer assessment methods used in these studies could be improved. Peer assessment did not prevent friendship-based favorable marking or other types of over- or under-rating of others. Adequate training appears necessary…
Descriptors: College Students, Evaluation Methods, Grades (Scholastic), Higher Education
Effects of Prior Knowledge State Assessment and Progress Assessment on Study Results in Independent Learning.
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Moerkerke, George; Dochy, Filip J. R. C. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1998
Whether informal subject-oriented prior-knowledge state assessment or information progress-assessment results in increased study pace or a positive effect on final test results was studied with over 9500 open education college students. Student characteristics related to differences in participation in information-assessment procedures were…
Descriptors: College Students, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Independent Study
Introduction: Assessment as a Tool for Learning.
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Dochy, Filip J. R. C.; McDowell, Liz – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1997
This discussion outlines some major developments in the learning society and explores their implications for educational practice. The future of education within powerful learning environments is considered for situations in which learning, instruction, and assessment are fully integrated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Integrating Assessment, Learning, and Instruction: Assessment of Domain-Specific and Domain-Transcending Prior Knowledge and Progress.
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Dochy, Filip J. R. C.; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1996
The integration of assessment, learning, and instruction are discussed, focusing on the importance of students' prior knowledge. A literature review and analysis of 128 studies provide support for the assertion that assessment has an important impact on instruction and learning. Positive effects were found for progress assessment. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Formative Evaluation, Instructional Effectiveness