Issues, Examples, and Challenges in Formative Assessment.

Hunt, Earl; Pellegrino, James W.

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ERIC Number: EJ645390

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Issues, Examples, and Challenges in Formative Assessment.

Hunt, Earl; Pellegrino, James W.

New Directions for Teaching and Learning, n89 p73-85 Spr 2002

Describes new developments in formative assessment and challenges for the educational community. Asserts that many current assessment practices that serve certification and prediction functions well are not well suited for improving learning. Calls for alternative approaches to assessment, rooted in cognitive theories of knowledge and learning, with developments in technology making this more feasible. (EV)

Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Student Evaluation, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "Applying the Science of Learning to University Teaching and Beyond," edited by Diane F. Halpern and Milton D. Hakel.