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Interview on Assessment with James Popham.

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Kirst, Michael W. – Educational Researcher, 1991

Heightened demand for testing is seen as a function of public skepticism regarding the quality of public education. Discusses developments and trends in the following areas: (1) minimum competency testing versus higher order skills testing; (2) kindergarten and first grade readiness testing; (3) portfolio-based assessment; and (4) teacher…

Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Teacher Certification, Educational Assessment, Educational Innovation