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Researchers Describe Problems in Using Student Test Scores for Teacher Evaluation CRESST Director Eva Baker is the lead author of a new paper published by the Economic Policy Institute describing problems in using test scores to measure teacher quality. Other authors include Paul Barton, Linda Darling-Hammond, Edward Haertel, Helen Ladd, Robert Linn, Diane Ravitch, Richard Rothstein, Richard Shavelson and Lorrie Shepard. Five of the researchers are former presidents of the American Educational Research Association. The EPI paper, “Problems with the Use of Student Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers” may be downloaded here»

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New Report Shows Efficiencies of Automated Scoring

A new CRESST study compares an automated scoring method to scoring by human raters on a performance assessment. The researchers found that the automated method substantially reduced the time to score the assessment and that the scores were comparable to the human ratings. The researchers discuss the values of each approach. more »

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What Probably Works in Alternative Assessment

With alternative assessment once again making news, this recently released 1991 report by CRESST Director Eva Baker provides an excellent overview of the key issues and challenges.

CRESST Report 772

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New Policy Brief: Benchmark Assessment for Improved Learning

A new policy brief describes how benchmark assessments can be used
to support student achievement. A longer report, which provides recommendations for states, school districts, and schools regarding the selection and use of benchmark assessments, is also available.
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Policy Brief, Summer 2010

Benchmark Assessment for Improved Learning (Full Version)

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