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Download full textLivingston, Samuel A. – Educational Testing Service, 2014
This booklet grew out of a half-day class on equating that author Samuel Livingston teaches for new statistical staff at Educational Testing Service (ETS). The class is a nonmathematical introduction to the topic, emphasizing conceptual understanding and practical applications. The class consists of illustrated lectures, interspersed with…
Descriptors: Equated Scores, Scoring, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Scores
Hamilton, Laura; Halverson, Richardson; Jackson, Sharnell S.; Mandinach, Ellen; Supovitz, Jonathan A.; Wayman, Jeffrey C. – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2009
The purpose of this practice guide is to help K-12 teachers and administrators use student achievement data to make instructional decisions intended to raise student achievement. The panel believes that the responsibility for effective data use lies with district leaders, school administrators, and classroom teachers and has crafted the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Evaluation, Academic Achievement
Peer reviewedGierl, Mark J.; Leighton, Jacqueline P.; Hunka, Stephen M. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2000
Discusses the logic of the rule-space model (K. Tatsuoka, 1983) as it applies to test development and analysis. The rule-space model is a statistical method for classifying examinees' test item responses into a set of attribute-mastery patterns associated with different cognitive skills. Directs readers to a tutorial that may be downloaded. (SLD)
Descriptors: Item Analysis, Item Response Theory, Test Construction, Test Items
Caswell, Donald – 1990
The goal of persuasive writing is to move the reader to action or to get the reader to refrain from action, and most of the secrets of persuasion can work either way. To get readers to take action, a writer has to appeal to the emotions as much as possible. To get readers to refrain from action, a writer must appeal to the intellect. The secrets…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Persuasive Discourse, Writing Evaluation, Writing Improvement
Direct linkWyse, Dominic – SAGE Publications (CA), 2007
Whether you are returning to studying after a break, or need help adjusting your writing skills to meet the needs of your education course, this practical, down-to-earth guide will help you improve your literacy skills. Aimed specifically at students in education courses, this book uses examples of students' work to highlight common problems, and…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Guides, Language Usage, Reading Materials
Neuwirth, Christine M.; And Others – 1988
Developed for use with collaborative writing activities in conjunction with the Center for Educational Computing in English (CECE) Talk Program, this student guide provides sample activities for collaborative writing as well as detailed examples of the activities. The examples begin with a short exchange between people using the talk program to…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Brainstorming, Collaborative Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction
Starlin, Clay M. – 1985
This monograph examines the emotions of love and fear and proposes that an individual's understanding of his loving and fearful responses is fundamental to his interactions with himself and with others. This guide is designed to facilitate such understanding. A definition of love is provided in chapter I and fear is explored in chapter II. Chapter…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Attitude Change, Behavior Change
Teachman, Debra – 2003
Immediately popular when published over a century and a half ago, the novel "Jane Eyre" has continued to find appreciative audiences ever since. This student casebook offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Charlotte Bronte's landmark novel. While the casebook gives literary analysis, it also contextualizes the novel in…
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), Cultural Context, English Literature, Learning Activities
Understanding "Great Expectations": A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents.
Newlin, George – 2003
More than 100 years after being written, "Great Expectations" is still one of the most widely studied works of fiction. This casebook of historical documents, collateral readings and essays brings to life both Charles Dickens' masterpiece and the social issues surrounding his work. The interdisciplinary approach in the casebook offers…
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), Cultural Context, English Literature, Learning Activities
Olsen, Kirstin – 2002
A seemingly simple tale of schoolboys marooned on an island, the novel "Lord of the Flies" is an enigmatic and provocative piece of literature. This casebook probes the many layers of meaning in the novel, examining its literary, philosophical, historical, scientific, and religious significance. The casebook integrates analysis and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, English Literature, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Allen, Patsy – Day Care & Early Education, 1993
Explores the characteristics and benefits of crying and how to handle appropriate and inappropriate crying episodes in young children. (HTH)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Childhood Needs, Crying, Early Childhood Education
Stevens, Doug; Keller, Amy – 1995
Project VIP (Violence Is Preventable) is a comprehensive research-based program designed to help children and young adults make smart choices about violence. It emphasizes the use of student-centered approaches to help develop strategies for conflict resolution and for avoiding violence. The student book is a workbook with a number of activities;…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Emotional Response
Swinton, Janet R.; Agopsowicz, William J. – 1995
Retaining the feature from earlier editions that student comprehension is assessed through the writing of summaries rather than from objective test questions, this book, a combination text and anthology, is designed to improve students' reading and writing skills. New features for the third edition of this book include a new chapter on studying…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Higher Education, Reader Response, Reading Improvement
Showers, Beverly – 1984
Research has shown that with thorough training, most teachers can acquire new skills and strategies to add to their instructional repertoires. However, the literature also identifies a frequent failure to transfer new knowledge to classroom practice among trainees. Building on previous research, the study reported here investigated the effects of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Evaluation, Peer Influence, Peer Teaching
Mackey, Dianne Dee; And Others – 1977
These four learning modules present text and exercises designed to help allied health students understand various elements of positive interaction with people. The first module, "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" by Dianne Mackey, defines human needs, presents Maslow's theories, and helps the learner identify behaviors that reflect the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavior Patterns, Communication Skills, Individual Needs
