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November 2009 | Volume 67 | Number 3

Multiple Measures


Feature Articles

The Many Meanings of "Multiple Measures"

Susan M. Brookhart

A seemingly simple term suggests different things in different contexts.

The Quest for Quality

Stephen Chappuis, Jan Chappuis and Rick Stiggins

Quality tests and a balanced system are the keys to sound assessment.

Feed Up, Back, Forward

Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

Everyone talks about feedback, but a proactive approach is necessary, too.

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From Test Takers to Test Makers

Kari Smith

Students who participate in the assessment process lose their test anxiety and remember more of what they learn.

The Big Tests: What Ends Do They Serve?

Gerald Bracey

NAEP, PISA, and TIMSS: What are their purposes, and are they being misused?

Value-Added Tests: Buyers, Be Aware

Audrey Amrein-Beardsley

What you don't know can hurt you, this author warns.

The Myth of Equal Content

William H. Schmidt and Leland S. Cogan

If the content isn't covered, students do not have a fair chance on standardized tests.

The Next Generation of Testing

Bill Tucker

Computer simulations take us far beyond the bubble.

Why Every Student Needs Critical Friends

Amy Reynolds

By participating in peer critiques, students become aware of the diversity of their classmates' work and begin to improve their own.

Responsive Writing Assessment

Maja Wilson

Creating effective assessment starts with a reader-to-writer response.

Getting Away from Seat Time

Mary Ellen Freeley and Richard Hanzelka

New Hampshire's Follow the Child initiative brings personalized learning to the forefront.

Looking at Student Work

Angie Deuel, Tamara Holmlund Nelson, David Slavit and Anne Kennedy

How student work can enrich students' understanding as well as prove that they are learning.

Grading What Matters

Tony Winger

Students too often think adults care most about whether they turn in assignments.

Special Topic / The Problem with Performance Pay

Donald B. Gratz

As we discuss performance pay, let's also review our goals for students.

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Every Day in Every Classroom

Laura Greenstein

Daily assessment techniques to use before, during, and after instruction.

The New Teacher's Guide to Better Assessment

Mary Jo Grdina

Three basic steps can help teachers avoid common pitfalls.

EL Study Guide

Naomi Thiers




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