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Perceptions of the Arkansas Student Assessment Program by State Legislators, Superintendents and TeachersHigginbotham, Ed 08 1900 (has links)
The problem of this study was to compare the perceptions o£ Kansas state legislators, superintendents, and teachers toward the Arkansas Student Assessment Program. The purpose was to generate data which would benefit educational planners in Arkansas. Hypotheses which focused on current national issues in the statewide testing movement and on issues pertinent to the Arkansas program were constructed, and a questionnaire was developed to test the hypotheses. The questionnaire was mailed to all Arkansas state legislators and to the superintendent and a fourth-grade teacher in 100 randomly selected Arkansas school districts. Responses were received selected Arkansas school districts. 70 percent of superintendent from 50 percent of legislators, 70 per dents, and 74 per cent of teachers. The chi-square statistic was applied to individual questions in test for significance of difference between the groups, the Kruskal-Wallace one-way analysis of variance by ranks was applied to the hypotheses to test for significant differences between groups. In examining individual questions relating to legislators, superintendents, and teachers, significant differences were found on twenty three of the forty items on the questionnaire. A significant difference was found on each of the seven hypotheses, as follows: (1) superintendents and teachers understand the program better than legislators, (2, superintendents and teachers view the program as more adequate than legislators, (3) legislators and superintendents view the program as more fair than teachers; (4) superintendents and teachers are more positive than legislators concerning the use of the results; (5, legislators and superintendents more than teachers feel that the program has a greater impact; (6) legislators and superintendents are more positive about the public relations aspect of the testing program than are teachers; and (7) all three groups differ concerning improvements needed in the program.
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The development of an outcomes-based grade 12, English as an additional language, question paperBaloyi, Mzamani Reckson 28 February 2011 (has links)
M.Ed. / Although the language assessment procedures for South African Grade12 learners have been extensively investigated by language practitioners, additional research is required in order to enhance assessment procedures and questioning techniques so that attitudes, values and learners' observable knowledge be included in testing. This study addresses the deficiencies associated with the existing assessment and evaluation techniques as related to English Second Language examinations. In this regard all aspects of assessment Le. writing, language and literature have been critically analyzed. The gaps that exist between assessment theories and assessing English in practical use have also been investigated, including ways of closing these gaps. The focus of the argument in this research report is that the less effective questioning measures in Grade 12 examinations should be addressed by critically analyzing existing papers and by identifying alternative assessment techniques. An alternative assessment programme incorporating new techniques has thus been formulated, and a pilot project conducted. The results from the pilot project, including learners' critical analysis of current assessment practice and educator responses have been analyzed and documented. The major findings were that: ~ The examinations encouraged learners to write in only a limited range of genres. The tasks set were appropriate as there was an assessment of the knowledge and skills that learners require beyond the classroom. ~ The literature papers focused too narrowly on intensive reading of short extracts from text.
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Video portfolios as a tool in primary grade student evaluation and their potential in pre-service teacher trainingZhou, Wenyan, 1980- January 2005 (has links)
No description available.
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The use of the student behavior description questionnaire in distinguishing behavioral problem students from nonbehavioral problem studentsMiller, Gary Walter January 1982 (has links)
The task of this study was to determine whether the twelve subtests of the Student Behavior Description Questionnaire (SBDQ) could distinguish behavioral problem from nonbehavioral problem students.
The population consisted of all seventh and eighth grade students enrolled in five intermediate schools in a large suburban school system in Virginia. The sample consisted of two groups from each school. The first group was composed of students who have been referred for demonstrating negative behavior. The second group was selected from all other students who had not had discipline problems.
The sample included 67 behavioral problem and 67 non-behavioral problem students. Stepwise discriminant analysis was used to determine the value of the SBDQ subtests in distinguishing behavioral problem from nonbehavioral problem students.
Using the discriminant function prediction equation, the SBDQ was able to predict group membership (behavioral problem vs. nonbehavioral problem) with the use of the five subscales: Academic, Disinterest, Friendship, Participation, and Inclusion. The two measures used to assess the degree of congruence between predicted and actual classification of students were (1) the precentage of correct classifications and (2) tau, a measure of the reduction of error in group classification resulting from knowledge of a set of independent variables. In this study, the discriminant function correctly classified 76.1% of the students and tau indicated that use of the discriminant function in predicting whether a student would be a behavioral problem or not would reduce the number of errors in correct classification by 52%. / Ph. D.
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Exploring the assessment process in an inclusive classroom : a case studyKuhnert, Annalise 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (Med) -- Stellenbosch University, 2003. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A problem facing many educators in inclusive classrooms is the process of
assessment. This study explores the assessment process in an inclusive classroom
(that is, classroom-based assessment) and the learners' experience of it. A
qualitative research study was done at a private (community) primary school, using a
case study approach. A combination of data collection and analysis methods was
used. The qualitative nature and context of the study prohibit generalisations and
confine findings largely to this study.
Assessment is a broad subject touching almost all aspects of education. There have
been many influences on assessment practice and the background to assessment
was examined to identify these influences and the debates around assessment
practice. What emerged was that assessment has many purposes linked mainly to
the motivation for doing assessment and assumptions about learning. Essentially the
debate centres on the purpose of assessment in education and the need to change
the way it is viewed and used. Traditional assessment practice was influenced
enormously by intelligence testing and historically its main role has been evaluating
learning outcomes for the purpose of certification and selection. This purpose has
obscured the role of assessment in facilitating learning. Recent research has
indicated its importance in this respect.
As our views of learning change, so the need to change our approach to assessment
arises. Inclusion also challenges our education practices and the assumptions we
make about the learning process. Learning is a complex process that is influenced by
many factors including context. Assessment should thus be used in support of
learning, rather than just indicating current or past achievement.
Many learners especially those experiencing barriers to learning are frustrated with
the assessment process, which often discriminates against them. Research shows
that assessment is not just about grading and evaluation but also about
understanding the individual and the process. Planning an effective education
programme should thus include planning effective assessment. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Assessering in die inklusiewe klaskamer is 'n bron van bekommernis vir baie
opvoeders. Die assesseringsproses in 'n inklusiewe klas en leerders se belewenis
daarvan word in hierdie werkstuk ondersoek. 'n Kwalitatiewe navorsingstudie is in 'n
privaat (gemeenskap) primêreskool deur middel van 'n gevallestudie gedoen om die
assesseringsproses in 'n inklusiewe klas te verken. 'n Saamgestelde aantal
dataversamelings- en ontledingsmetodes is gebruik. Die konteks en kwalitatiewe
aard van die studie beperk die bevindinge en verhoed dus veralgemenings.
Assessering dek 'n breë vakgebied wat heelwat aspekte van opvoeding aanraak.
Daar was baie invloede op die assesseringspraktyk, en die agtergrond daarvan,
asook die debatte hieromtrent is ondersoek. Wat voorgekom het, is dat daar heelwat
redes aangevoer word om assessering te doen, wat meestal gekoppel is aan die
motivering vir assessering, en/of vooropgestelde idees rondom die leerproses.
Hoofsaaklik draai die debatte om die doel van assessering in opvoeding en die
noodsaaklikheid daarvan om die sienswyse en gebruik daarvan te verander.
Tradisionele assesseringspraktyke is heelwat deur intelligensietoetsing beïnvloed en
was histories behep met evaluering van leeruitkomstes met die hoofdoelop
sertifisering en keuring. Dié manier van assessering het die leerproses oorskadu en
verduister. Onlangse navorsing dui op die belangrikheid hiervan.
Soos ons sienswyse van leer verander, so ook moet ons benadering tot assessering
verander. Insluiting bied 'n uitdaging aan ons onderwyspraktyk en ons
voorveronderstellinge aangaande die leerproses. Leer is 'n ingewikkelde proses wat
deur baie faktore, insluitend konteksverband, beïnvloed word. Assessering moet as
ondersteuning vir die leerproses gebruik word en nie net om huidige en vorige
prestasie aan te dui nie.
Baie leerders, veral dié wat leerhindernisse ondervind, vind die assesseringsproses
frustrerend en bevooroordeeld. Navorsing toon dat assessering nie net oor gradering
en evaluering gaan nie, maar ook oor 'n begrip van die persoon en proses.
Doeltreffende onderrigprogrambeplanning noodsaak dus ook effektiewe
assesseringsbeplanning.
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Self-concept and its relationship with intelligence, school achievement, teachers' rating and peers' rating of primary schoolpupils in Hong KongLi Pun, Wai-yin, Helen January 1985 (has links)
published_or_final_version / abstract / toc / Educational Psychology / Master / Master of Social Sciences
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The Relationship between Certain Factors of Late and Regular RegistrantsChilton, Bradley Stuart, 1927- 05 1900 (has links)
The purpose of the study is to determine if significant differences and relationships exist between students who enrolled late and those who enrolled on time at Tarleton State College between the years 1955-1962 inclusive. The study involves comparing the records of 325 freshman and sophomore students who registered late with those of 325 matched freshman and sophomore students who enrolled on time.
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Cross-national learning assessments: relationship to educational policy curriculum and capacity development in Kenya, Tanzania and South AfricaMulongo, Godfrey Wanyonyi January 2017 (has links)
A Research Dissertation Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
The Department of Psychology
School of Human and Community Development
Faculty of Humanities
University of the Witwatersrand
May, 2017 / Utilizing the theories of change and social development, this study analyzes the extent to which participation in cross-national learning assessments has influenced educational policy and curriculum reforms in three African countries: Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. The study also interrogates structural reforms and exchange of technical capacities and evaluates the culture of learning assessment in these countries. To collect data, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with key informants drawn from the Ministries of Basic Education, national examinations councils, civil society organizations and curriculum development institutions in the three countries. In total, 17 key informant interviews were conducted (five in Kenya and six a piece in Tanzania and South Africa). The interviews were complemented by summative content review of policy/strategic papers. This study shows that overall, at least 18 policy/official strategic documents were formulated in these three countries (seven in Kenya and six in Tanzania and five South Africa) as a consequence of participating in the cross-national learning assessments. Five curriculum reforms attributable to the participation in the cross-national learning assessments are also recorded. However, the findings of the current study suggest that these curriculum reviews have not critically considered learning outcomes and are limited in relation to content, design, delivery mechanisms and assessment of literacy and numeracy programmes. As far as teacher capacity is concerned, the study has established that teachers in these countries lack skills in measurement mainly due to the limited training or lack of coverage on psychometrics in the teacher training curricula. Capacity to implement own national learning assessments is varied across the three countries. South Africa and to some extent Kenya have demonstrated improved capacities to implement independent large-scale learning assessments. Much progress has however been made by South Africa in resourcing and implementing independent large-scale learning assessments, an indication of commitment to sustain the culture of monitoring of learning outcomes. There is also much variation in policy and programme formulation and resource investment in literacy programmes across the three countries; at least three programmes/initiatives in South Africa and one each in Kenya and Tanzania have been launched to respond to learning challenges especially in lower grades, with at least $USD 645.2 million invested between 2010-2015. However, the programmes in Kenya and Tanzania are technically and financially donor driven. In terms of structures, South Africa and Kenya have put in place official structures that could support the sustainability of the system of monitoring learning outcomes. For sustainability, a recommendation is made that learning assessments be decentralized and collaboratively managed with stakeholders at the provincial and county/local council levels. The study concludes by discussing the social development implications of these findings. / MT 2018
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Characteristics of adult home economics clothing construction students in Pinellas County, Florida and their perceived background in clothing constructionDavis, Susan Tuck Unknown Date (has links)
No description available.
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The effects of the family context and parent involvement on perceptions of children's school achievementKatzev, Aphra R. 01 February 1994 (has links)
The study examined dimensions of the family context associated
with variations in parent involvement and parent perceptions of children's
school achievement using data from 1,085 male and 2,239 female
respondents with a child between the ages of 5 and 18 years collected in the
1987-88 National Survey of Families and Households. Small but significant
differences in parent perceptions of school achievement were found in
favor of children being raised in a first-married two-parent home.
Negative effects on school outcomes were centered on children who
experienced family disruption. Living in a one-parent household with a
parent who was previous married was associated with parent reports of
poorer performance for elementary school children and lower grades for
adolescents. Neither living in a one-parent household with a continuously
single parent nor living in a stepfamily was significantly related to
achievement. Parent employment status was not directly related to
children's achievement but did have indirect effects through parent
involvement both at home and school.
Parent involvement at school and in child-centered home activities
was associated with perceptions of improved school performance for
elementary school children and higher grades for adolescents. Mothers
were more likely to be involved in children's schooling than fathers.
Single and cohabiting mothers were less involved at school than first-married
mothers, but single fathers tended to be more likely to participate
than their first-married counterparts. There were no significant
differences between the home involvement of single mothers and their
first-married counterparts but single fathers were more involved at home
than first-married fathers. For both mothers and fathers, receiving
tangible aid from a wide network of relatives and friends was associated
with higher levels of school and home involvement.
Findings suggest that educators who have negative beliefs about
single parents' engagement in school-family partnerships may be
influenced by these parents' low presence at school. Recognizing that
single parents are as involved with their children at home as parents in
traditional families can lead to educational practices that support home
involvement and result in positive effects on children's academic progress. / Graduation date: 1994
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