The Best Test: How do we define a “good” assessment?

Update: 2016-01-13

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We worry about our students failing their assessments--but are our assessments failing our students? Kate and Dave discuss the importance of valid and reliable formative and summative assessments with Dr. Cynthia Cooper, Executive Director of Research, Planning, and Evaluation--who points out why we need better tests in education.

Research:
Gareis, C.R. & Grant, L.W. (2008). Teacher-made assessments: How to connect curriculum, instruction, and student learning. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

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