CREATE (Criterion Referenced Education Associated to Evaluation) is a management and evaluation program developed by the Migrant Division of Region 14 Education Service Center. The evaluation plan, which is the basis for the total program, is tied directly to decision-making at all levels in the program. Utilizing a goal-oriented approach, the…

Developed for use in short-range and long-range vocational planning, this competency-based self-instructional module for administrators has two general objectives: develop an original vocational administrative plan for a simulated area vocational technical school and submit the plan for approval (evaluation). The module is designed in the…

The philosophy, strategies, and pitfalls of educational accountability, and information on the development and implementation of accountability programs are outlined in this conference report. Educational accountability is a term used in connection with activities such as assessment, evaluation, auditing, and performance contacting. The speakers'…

The author assesses the contributions to educational planning of the National Assessment of Education Progress. He gives examples of the findings and asks questions as to how they can be utilized by school systems. (Editor) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Utilization).

One of 33 self-paced instructional modules for training industry services leaders to provide guidance in the performance of manpower services by public agencies to new or expanding private industries, this module contains three sequential learning activities on developing performance tests for industry services programs. The first learning…

The purpose of this study was to test a hypothesis formulated by the writer on the basis of the anticipated difficulties inherent in the development of a criterion-referenced reading skills program at the middle school level. Test results obtained from a criterion-referenced measure were to be utilized by twenty-two sixth grade teachers in three…

Criterion-referenced systems are founded on the belief that instruction should be based on the needs of individual pupils. If pupils' needs are to guide instruction, the system must identify the skills pupils need to learn and the sequence for their introduction. Additionally, there must be a way to identify the skills a pupil needs and those he…

This research conducted at the U.S. Naval Academy as part of a total effort to design a multi-media physics course, collected data on the learning materials used in Fall 1969, investigated the technical characteristics of the criterion-referenced test items used, and studied student preferences for the alternative study approaches. The ultimate…

This text is designed to present the major concepts of performance-based instruction for use by teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Chapter 1 discusses student expectations of instruction, including such topics as "Let Me Start Where I Am,""Tell Me What to Expect," and "Give Me a Test, but Don't Threaten Me." Chapter 2 defines effective…

Some special problems associated with evaluating intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) programs are addressed. This paper intends to describe alternative approaches to the assessment and improvement of such applications and to provide examples of efforts undertaken and shortfalls. Issues discussed stem chiefly from the technical demands…

The application of conventional psychometric procedures to instructional product development is outlined. Selected non-psychometric requirements of developing and delivering effective instruction are described and the consequent implications for psychometric procedures set forth. Present instructional development technology is circumscribed in…

The aim of the South Carolina Basic Skills Assessment Program was to meet legislative requirements, to improve instruction and to integrate instructional sensitivity into the state's educational programs for grades K-12 in the basic skill areas of reading, writing and mathematics. In their task of identifying, compiling and revising educational…

To comply with Ohio state standards, guidelines are provided for local school districts to organize a competency program. Five steps are outlined: (1) planning the program, including budgeting, scheduling, inservice training, coordinating advisory and working committees, and ensuring public awareness; (2) establishing competencies, by developing…

This guide was designed for developers of mastery learning materials for competency based learning situations. Topics include: (1) how mastery learning works and how the mastery learning process can be used in the classroom; (2) the advantages of mastery learning; (3) how to determine if mastery learning is right for student needs; (4) how to…

This first in a series of nine learning modules on instructional management is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers help in acquiring skills necessary to develop a systematic approach to the task of projecting and acquiring instructional tools, materials, and supplies. The terminal objective for the module is to project…