Greaney, Vincent. Kellaghan, Thomas. text bibliography dcu Washington, DC World Bank c2008 2008 monographic eng

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xiv, 161 p. : table ; 23 cm. Introduction -- National assessments of student achievement -- What are the main elements in a national assessment? -- How does a national assessment differ from public examinations? -- Why carry out a national assessment? -- Decisions in a national assessment -- Who should give policy guidance for the national assessment? -- Who should carry out the national assessment? -- Who will administer the tests and questionnaires? -- What population will be assessed? -- Will a whole population or sample be assessed? -- What will be assessed? -- How will achievement be assessed? -- How frequently will assessments be carried out? -- How should student achievement be reported? -- What kinds of statistical analysis should be carried out? -- How should the results of a national assessment be communicated and used? -- What are the cost components of a national assessment? -- Summary of decisions -- Issues in the design, implementation, analysis, and -- Reporting of a national assessment -- Design -- Implementation -- Analysis -- Report writing -- Dissemination and use of findings -- International assessments of student achievement -- Growth in international assessment activity -- Advantages of international assessments -- Problems with international assessments -- Conclusion. [edited by] Vincent Greaney and Thomas Kellaghan. Includes bibliographical references. License restrictions may limit access. Miscellaneous Educational tests and measurements Educational evaluation LB3051 .A7663 2008 371.262 9780821372586 (alk. paper) 0821372580 (alk. paper) 9780821372593 0821372599 http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio8430840 http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio8430840 License restrictions may limit access. DLC 070529 20210614153614.0 8430840