How Do We Know What Kids Are Learning in School?.

Rogers, Vincent R.; Stevenson, Chris

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How Do We Know What Kids Are Learning in School?

Rogers, Vincent R.; Stevenson, Chris

Educational Leadership, v45 n5 p68-75 Feb 1988

Describes two exploratory projects involving a fifth-grade civics class in Connecticut and an eighth-grade English class in Vermont. Using techniques such as small-group inteviews, situational pictures, learning logs, and assessment measures, researchers determined that what students learn often bears little resemblance to the "taught" curriculum. (MLH)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Grade 5, Grade 8, Learning Theories, Measurement Techniques, Outcomes of Education

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