Authentic Evaluation in History.

McMann, Francis C.; McMann, Carolyn Jepsen

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ERIC Number: EJ458455

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Authentic Evaluation in History.

McMann, Francis C.; McMann, Carolyn Jepsen

OAH Magazine of History, v6 n4 p6-9 Spr 1992

Describes the Readings Text task, a method for evaluating history students. Explains that the students learn history through primary sources and learn critical thinking skills as they weigh the importance of different documents. Discusses the students' selection of historical topics, selection of primary sources, and a model document edited by a student. (DK)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, History Instruction, Performance Based Assessment, Primary Sources, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Developed Materials, Student Evaluation, Student Research, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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