A Guide to Classroom, School and System Reform. FairTest guide, written for teachers, administrators and parents. Comprehensive, systematic look at performance assessments, from classroom to system-wide uses. Describes observations, interviews, work samples, projects, performances, exhibitions, exams, portfolios and learning records. Discusses equity, communication with parents, getting started, use of assessment information in evaluating students, establishing validity, conducting school-level evaluation, and using assessment for accountability.
Final chapter is on organizing for change.
Includes a lengthy bibliography and list of resources. Perrone, V. , ed . Expanding Student Assessment. Chapters written by educators provide alternative views for assessing elementary and secondary students' performance other than multiple-choice standardized tests. Describes authentic assessments in writing, science and other areas.