This document presents a transcript of the hearing on science, mathematics, and technology education in the public schools, held by the National Commission on Excellence in Education at Stanford University, March 11, 1982. National perspectives on the topic were given by representatives from the National Academy of Sciences, the Council of…

This four-section report presents information on the 1982-83 Louisiana State Assessment Program. The major purpose of the program is to assess student performance in reading, writing, and mathematics. Section I discuses the scope of the 1982-83 program, provides highlights of results, and briefly considers test administration and reporting…

The main barrier to effective instructional practice is lack of information. Comprehensive information systems are evolving which will capture and present the information required for a truly effective and efficient education system. Barriers to computerized information systems are no longer technical but stem from a lag in the will, wisdom, and…

Focusing on technical issues, this paper critiques proposed changes in assessment procedures at the further educational level (ages 16 through 18) in England and Wales. Major structural changes are taking place at this educational level, partly because of large scale youth unemployment. The two current examination systems for the final year of…

The lack of high quality data to describe and monitor U.S. educational systems hampers reform decisions and will impair reform evaluation. This paper sets forth the Council of Chief State School Officers' (CCSSO) recommendations for the Council and federal, state, and local education agencies to help improve the quality of educational indicators.…

Educational outcomes are most commonly defined as the consequences of educational programs or as changes in individuals as a result of an educational program. Vocational education outcomes are those that occur specifically as a result of a vocational education program. The processes and criteria used to identify outcomes of vocational education…

A study authorized by the General Assembly of Virginia during the 1983 session examined the specific education and training strategies that the state should pursue to meet the demands of technological advancements. Information was gathered concerning instructional computing, computer science programs, the needs of local school divisions,…

Intended for students taking the Grade 3 Language Arts Achievement Test in Alberta Canada, this booklet contains the reading portion of the test, which consists of 36 multiple choice questions related to the 10 stories, reports, poems, or short paragraphs provided in the booklet. The machine-readable answer sheet is included in the booklet. (EL)

The Social Studies Assessment Program was a province-wide assessment of Social Studies concepts, skills, and attitudes in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12 in Manitoba (Canada) carried out during April, 1984. Designed to provide a profile of student performance on program objectives, the test was administered to a representative sample of students at each…

The author describes the manner in which student learning outcomes can be successfully measured, in a student-centred classroom environment, using both formative and summative approaches. He argues that by carefully planning units of work and/or individual activities in negotiation with students, it is possible to ascertain what they already know…

The purpose of this study was to provide an overall appraisal of preservice teacher education programs by teachers and administrators in the Utah public schools. A random stratification sample based on education level (elementary and secondary), locale (urban vs. rural), and position (teacher, principal, or superintendent) was obtained from the…

A review and synthesis of programming and techniques useful in providing vocational education to handicapped secondary and postsecondary school students is presented in this information analysis paper. Information and insights are given so that vocational administrators and supervisors can assess their efforts to provide equal opportunities for…

This document is intended for teachers with some experience who have gone through the process of self-analysis to write adequate performance objectives and criterion-referenced test items correlated to these learning goals. The next step is to make available to learners a number of alternatives from which they may choose the most appropriate…

The trend toward establishing minimal competency requirements for high school graduation led the Speech Communication Association to establish a task force that would recommend what speaking and listening skills should be required of high school graduates in the United States. This paper describes the work of that task force, indicating the…

From the statewide assessment of mathematics performance conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education, specific study findings for 17-year-olds attending public and nonpublic schools included demographic data and information on student attitudes toward education programs and mathematics, and mathematics achievement. Data analyses suggested…