Annotated Bibliography 
Stacy Perry
MTE/562
Annotated Bibliography
Gerald Thatcher
WORKS CITED
A comparison of norm-referencing and criterion-referencing methods for determining student grades in higher education. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/assessinglearning/06/normvcrit6.html
This article is about the comparison of norm referencing and criterion referencing methods. The purpose of this is contrasting the two. It is about clear statements, and expected learning outcomes. It measures the student’s achievements objectively. It helps you keep an eye on the span of the student’s grades and scores.
Alternatives to Standardized Tests:. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.rethinkingschools.org/restrict.asp?path=archive/13_03/assess.shtml
This article speaks about different approaches at the end of the grading period as opposed to using standardized testing. Other ideas are evaluation of the work the student has done throughout the year, or quarter. This would take the place of using a pen and pencil test like the standardized test we currently use.
An alternative to standardized testing for student assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2012/11/02/an-alternative-to-standardized-testing-for-student-assessment/
This article focuses on methods that could take the place of standardized testing. It also points out that the No Child Left Behind act has killed many school practices. This article also states that no other nation test’s as much as the United States.
Do Standardized Tests Show an Accurate View of Students’ Abilities? (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/news/do-standardized-test-show-an-accurate-view-of-students-abilities/
This article states how much of an importance standardized testing is, this article also goes into specific detail about teachers teaching to the test. This article was
MTE/562
Annotated Bibliography
Gerald Thatcher
WORKS CITED
A comparison of norm-referencing and criterion-referencing methods for determining student grades in higher education. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/assessinglearning/06/normvcrit6.html
This article is about the comparison of norm referencing and criterion referencing methods. The purpose of this is contrasting the two. It is about clear statements, and expected learning outcomes. It measures the student’s achievements objectively. It helps you keep an eye on the span of the student’s grades and scores.
Alternatives to Standardized Tests:. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.rethinkingschools.org/restrict.asp?path=archive/13_03/assess.shtml
This article speaks about different approaches at the end of the grading period as opposed to using standardized testing. Other ideas are evaluation of the work the student has done throughout the year, or quarter. This would take the place of using a pen and pencil test like the standardized test we currently use.
An alternative to standardized testing for student assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2012/11/02/an-alternative-to-standardized-testing-for-student-assessment/
This article focuses on methods that could take the place of standardized testing. It also points out that the No Child Left Behind act has killed many school practices. This article also states that no other nation test’s as much as the United States.
Do Standardized Tests Show an Accurate View of Students’ Abilities? (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/news/do-standardized-test-show-an-accurate-view-of-students-abilities/
This article states how much of an importance standardized testing is, this article also goes into specific detail about teachers teaching to the test. This article was
Bibliography: Meador, D. (n.d.). Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing. Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://teaching.about.com/od/assess/a/Standardized-Testing.htm This article focuses on the pros and cons of standardized testing Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/05/30/testing-students-to-grade-teachers/standardized-tests-are-costly-but-worth-it This article is about how costly standardized testing is very expensive Why It 's Time to Get Rid of Standardized Tests. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://ideas.time.com/2012/10/11/why-its-time-to-get-rid-of-standardized-tests/ This article touches base on reasons why we should get rid of standardized testing