As part of the test development process, this technical report is intended to present the technical aspects of the tryout and pilot stages of the Michigan High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) in Science. Part 1 introduces the purpose, the legislation, and the committees involved in the test development. Development of the science assessment…

Growing demands for accountability and useful measurement of educational outcomes have contributed to increasing efforts to develop or refine more valid and reliable methods of educational assessment. More states are designing high-quality indicator systems for evaluation at the school, district, and state levels. Seven recommendations derived…

Since 1990, the Utah State Legislature (in House Bill 170) has required that all Utah School Districts submit an annual performance report to the State Board of Education and the Legislature by January 15th of each year. This document serves as a guide in compiling information, designing, and publishing school district performance reports.…

This pamphlet provides current information about the 1992 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in Reading. In addition to describing the purpose and goals of the NAEP, the pamphlet discusses the reasons for assessing reading, the 1992 NAEP in Reading (including recent changes), the guidelines used to create a framework for reading…

Outlining current issues of educational concern as presented in national debates, this guide provides a format for discussion. The first chapter provides introductory and background information on four major areas believed to be the main responsibility of the schools. Each of these four issues is the subject of a separate chapter. Specifically,…

The author outlines the importance of educational assessment in determining the quality of a school's educational system. A model is presented showing the three dimensions of quality educational programs and their interrelatedness. The Indicators of Quality Schools instrument, the purpose of which is to identify areas for improvement across three…

The Michigan Educational Assessment Program presents an untimed, 70-question Social Studies Test (Form 35) for grade 4 students to assess social studies skills. This document contains the test booklet only. (PN)

The Michigan Educational Assessment Program presents an untimed, 100-question Social Studies Test (Form 95) for grade 10 students to assess social studies skills. This document contains the test booklet only. (PN)

Comments on the concepts and practices of assessing a student against himself rather than against others. Lists six questions that should be considered in assessing and counseling year eleven students. (GS)

This essay identifies conceptual directions, as alternatives for development, of a model for the implementation of accountability systems in schools. In his discussion, the author draws a fundamental distinction between relatively mechanical assessments of the performance of operations and relatively qualitative evaluations of the consequences of…

Guidelines for the evaluation of teachers and administrators in open space education are provided. For journal availability see annotation SO 504 171. (DE)

Accountability to parents, taxpayers, the policy, conflicts over accountability, intellectuals and accountability, accountability and immigrants, accountability in New York, and accountability and national family policy are discussed here. (Author/AM)

Reports that, according to a survey conducted by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), knowledge of fundamental scientific facts and principles declined among young American students between 1969 and 1973. Also discusses the philosophy and goals of NAEP, and the methodology used in this survey. (MLH) Aspect of National Assessment…

British educators wish to replace the dual arrangement of 16+ examinations with a single system, but desire further preparation and training before changes are implemented. (CK)

Reports the dropping of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from the U.S. Office of Education (USOE) approved list of undergraduate chemistry program accrediting agencies. A staff analysis by USOE found, among other things, "serious deficiencies" with ACS compliance with its revised criteria for nationally recognized accrediting bodies.…