Assessing Mathematical Proficiency (Hardcover)

Testing matters It can determine kids' and schools' futures. In a conference at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, mathematicians, maths education researchers, teachers, test developers, and policymakers gathered to work through critical issues related to mathematics assessment. They examined: * The challenges of assessing student learning in ways that support instructional improvement; * Ethical issues related to assessment, including the impact of testing on urban and high-poverty schools; * The different (and sometimes conflicting) needs of the different groups; and * Different frameworks, tools, and methods for assessment, comparing the kinds of information they offer about students' mathematical proficiency. This volume presents the results of the discussions. It highlights the kinds of information that different assessments can offer, including many examples of some of the best mathematics assessments worldwide. A special feature is an interview with a student about his knowledge of fractions and a demonstration of what interviews (versus standardized tests) can reveal.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Publications
Release date:	May 2007
First published:	2007
Editors:	Alan H. Schoenfeld
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	412
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-87492-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Mathematics > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Examinations & assessment Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Books > Academic & Education > Primary & Secondary Education Promotions
LSN:	0-521-87492-0
Barcode:	9780521874922

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