This synthesis of the evaluation process in education presents a matrix illustrating the dimension of a continuum of models in their degree of relationship to a decision made. A second dimension categorizes models by their described process components. Extant models are seen as basically the same in slightly different language, and their…

Here in the United Kingdom, we are used to the idea of assessing pupils' work against Levels. In fact, perhaps we are a little too used to it. Our familiarity with the Level Descriptions in the National Curriculum, and the ways they might inform our Key Stage 3 assessments, can stop us from thinking even harder about exactly what it is that we are…

The factors which affect the output of school systems can be measured in poor nations as well as in rich. Data produced by these kinds of studies can be integrated with the kinds of data normally manipulated by educational planners in order to produce policy recommendations that focus on output. (HMD)

Much more research on the outcomes of higher education is needed before higher education can be truly evaluated and made accountable. The problems in such research are discussed and results are suggested that might be used to improve decisionmaking in higher education. (Author/PG)

Uses an expanded definition of assessment, drawing attention to those elements of a planning system that are closely interactive with assessment and which could either immediately precede or follow the data collection function. (Author/JF)

The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, under the direction of Daniel Stuffelbeam, completed standards for the practice of evaluation. Little is known about the extent of congruence between evaluation practice and the ideal as represented by the standards. The purpose of the study was to obtain information regarding how…

These guidelines describe sample procedures used in the companion volume, the "Elementary School Self-Assessment Book." The authors do not intend to restrict creative adaptations of the book's contents and procedures, but rather to share procedures that have worked well in their experiences. They offer advice on allotment of time, adjustments for…

There is a growing body of literature in the ERIC data base pertaining to state educational assessment and testing programs. Volume I of this bibliography includes abstracts of 39 documents and journal articles describing the design and implementation of programs, as well as the technical and political issues which have been addressed by the…

The author begins his discussion of accountability with an examination of its development, including its historical origins and the role of the federal government. The evolution of accountability programs at the state level is also considered. Included are brief indications of the directions taken by Pennsylvania, Florida, Colorado, and Michigan.…

State educational publications are categorized under the following headings: (1) annual updates to the South Carolina School Statistical Report Series, (2) other publications updated annually, (3) position papers, (4) publications produced for other offices in the State Department of Education, (5) newsletters produced for other offices, (6)…

A review of literature dealing with educational accountability and a discussion of the history of the movement, this paper suggests that the National Assessment of Educational Progress was partly a result of the public's growing concern about the quality of education and the increase in local, state, and federal taxes needed to support education.…

The purpose of this guide is three-fold: a) to provide administrators and teachers with an awareness of the need for a pupil assessment system geared to the curricula of the school, b) to provide direction and resource information to school personnel in developing a pupil assessment system, and c) to provide a schema which will actively involve…

The purpose of the survey was to obtain information to prepare a profile of state testing programs. One section of the report summarizes the data on the 42 testing programs that were operating in 33 states during the 1972-73 school year. This summary tabulates the findings of eight major areas covering all the questions asked during the…

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a project of the Educational Commission of the States, has for the past 7 years been assessing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of groups of young Americans. NAEP collects data by age, sex, race, geographic region, size and type of community and level of parental education for several…

Difficulties often encountered in conducting surveys in educational technology are described, and some guidelines are suggested for the design and implementation of a survey instrument. (RAO)