Research Guides: EDUC 689: Ford & Luke: Assessments & Measurements

Databases for Assessment & Measurement

ERIC (EBSCO)
Journal articles, books, and curriculum guides in education research.
PsycINFO (ProQuest)
Journal articles and books in behavioral science and mental health.
Dissertations and Theses Full Text (ProQuest)
Dissertations accepted at accredited U.S. institutions since 1861. Some Master's theses and Canadian, British, and other international dissertations.

JOURNAL: Educational and psychological measurement
Mercer's subscription to this journal starts in 1999, but does not include the most recent 1 year. It publishes refereed scholarly work from all academic disciplines studying measurement theory, problems, and issues. Theoretical articles address new developments and techniques and applied articles deal with innovation applications.

Education Full Text (EBSCO)
Articles on contemporary education issues, including government funding, instructional media, multicultural education, religious education, student counseling, competency-based education, and information technology.
Education (ProQuest)
Literature on primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as special education, home schooling, adult education, and related topics.
Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO)
Education journal articles including curriculum development, pedagogical research, and best practices.
Psychology (ProQuest)
Psychology texts and abstracts covering behavioral, clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, industrial and social psychology, along with personality, psychobiology and psychometrics.

Books

Student Feedback on Teaching in Schools: Using Student Perceptions for the Development of Teaching and Teachers by Rollett, Wolfram ; Bijlsma, Hannah ; Rohl, Sebastian; Bijlsma, Hannah ; Rollett, Wolfram ; Röhl, Sebastian
ISBN: 9783030751500

Publication Date: 2021

This open access book provides a comprehensive and informative overview of the current state of research about student perceptions of and student feedback on teaching. After presentation of a new student feedback process model, evidence concerning the validity and reliability of student perceptions of teaching quality is discussed.
Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction by Leslie E. Laud; Pooja Patel
ISBN: 9781452226217

Publication Date: 2012-11-28

Formative assessment and differentiated instruction made manageable We all recognize the countless benefits of differentiated instruction. The challenge is in its implementation. Faced with a classroom of 25 students--each with very different needs--how can we possibly keep every student on track and motivated? Through formative assessment and efficient follow-up instruction. This start-to-finish guide will show you how through seven classroom-tested practices for maximizing student learning.
Reading success for all students : using formative assessment to guide instruction and intervention by Gunning, Thomas G.
ISBN: 9786613332219

Publication Date: 2012

This vital resource offers classroom teachers and literacy coaches practical assessments that can be used to evaluate key areas in students' reading performance. These assessments will provide information that can be directly used for planning instruction. Specific instructional techniques and activities are linked to each of the assessments so that teachers know exactly how to teach necessary skills.
Instructional Agility by Cassandra Erkens; Tom Schimmer; Nicole Dimich
ISBN: 9781943874705

Publication Date: 2017-10-27

The true power of assessment comes when emerging results determine what comes next in student learning. This practical resource empowers readers to become instructionally agile--moving seamlessly among instruction, formative assessment, and feedback--to enhance student engagement, proficiency, and ownership of learning. Each chapter concludes with reflection questions that assist readers in determining next steps for supporting the whole child and the whole learning process.