Assessment

Assessment literacy for teachers: Faddish or fundamental?

This article by Popham (2009) begs the question, “Is assessment literacy merely a fashionable focus for today’s professional developers or, in contrast, should it be regarded as a significant area of professional development interest for many years to come?” (Popham, 2009, pg. 4). The author begins by defining relevant vernacular, outlines what he considers to […]

Assessment Literacy for the 21st Century

Assessment Literacy for the 21st Century discusses the importance of being familiar with the characteristics of sound assessment strategies, provides “redefined” definitions of the goals of assessment literacy, and identifies barriers to the process. Moreover, the author promotes strategies for overcoming such barriers, and outlines a four-part plan for school districts encouraging assessment literacy. Stiggins […]