Developing and Evaluating Performance Assessments for College and Pre-College Mathematics

9355756约翰逊拟议的研究旨在提供重要信息，说明高中和大学水平的评估在促进学生成就方面的有效性，以及在以非裔美国人为主的人群中培养对数学和科学的积极态度方面，研究将收集有关学生在表现评估中使用的思维和解决问题的过程的信息，以及参与表现评估的积极体验的程度。这项研究将从措施的适当性、它们与课程和教学方法的一致性以及它们实现预期目的的角度来验证绩效评估。

9355756 Johnson The proposed study seeks to provide important information on the effectiveness of high school and college level assessments in facilitating students' achievement, and in developing positive attitudes toward mathematics and science in predominantly African American populations, The study will gather information on the thinking and problem solving processes used by students during performance assessments, as well as the degree to which the experience of participating in a performance assessment was positive. The study will validate performance assessments in terms of appropriateness of the measures, their alignment with the curriculum and pedagogy, and their achievement of the intended purpose.