Contents:
Part 1: First Steps with Excel Making Sense of Pupil Performance Figures How Can We Describe Performance? How Can We Investigate the Relationship between Sets of Marks? Confidence in Sample Estimates Creating an Expectancy Table Part 2A: Scales and their Interpretation Part 2B: Handling Test Data Appendices

"The Role of Assessment in Schools" looks at the conceptual aspects of tests and testing and also gives practical guidelines on how to use tests to their best effect. It considers the development of tests, the types and scope of tests, their application and interpretation, and answers questions on who wants testing, whether the test is appropriate or biased, and whether the results are consistent?.

"The Role of Assessment in Schools" looks at the conceptual aspects of tests and testing and also gives practical guidelines on how to use tests to their best effect. It considers the development of tests, the types and scope of tests, their application and interpretation, and answers questions on who wants testing, whether the test is appropriate or biased, and whether the results are consistent?.