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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Mar
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Research Committee. New Assessments for New Standards: The Potential Transformation of Mathematics Education and Its Research Implications
Tarr, James E.; Walker, Erica N.; Hollebrands, Karen F.; Chval, Kathryn B.; Berry, Robert Q., III; Rasmussen, Chris L.; Konold, Cliff; King, Karen
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v44 n2 p340-352 Mar 2013
The current era of common curriculum standards, increased accountability, and rapid expansion of technology within a complex and highly charged political context has influenced changes in assessment practices in mathematics classrooms. This research commentary situates high-stakes assessments in a historical context, discusses recent advances in assessment tools and related technologies, makes recommendations related to future research efforts, and outlines potential challenges and opportunities associated with these recommendations.
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Educational Change, Educational Research, Teaching Methods, High Stakes Tests, Accountability, Politics of Education, State Standards, Mathematics Tests, Educational History, Computer Assisted Testing, Summative Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Education, Equal Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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