Resources about Assessment

Assessment Resources

Books

Bender, T. (2003). Discussion-based online teaching to enhance student learning: Theory, practice, and assessment. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

Berman, S., Michelson, E. & Mandell, A. (2008). Performance-based learning: Aligning experiential tasks and assessment to increase learning. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Boud, D. & Falchikov, N. (2007). Rethinking assessment in higher education: Learning for the longer term. London; New York: Routledge.

Boudett, K., City, E. & Murnane, J. (2005). Data wise: a step-by-step guide to using assessment results to improve teaching and learning. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.
Butler, S. & McMunn, N. (2006). A teacher's guide to classroom assessment: Understanding and using assessment to improve student learning. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Carlson, M. Humphrey, G. & Reinhardt, K. (2003). Weaving science inquiry and continuous assessment: Using formative assessment to improve learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Castle, S. (2006.). Assessing teacher performance: Performance-based assessment in teacher education. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. (2005). Formative assessment: improving learning in secondary classrooms. Paris: OECD. (available online at http://alias.libraries.psu.edu/eresources/SOURCEOECD).

Dann, R. (2002). Promoting assessment as learning: Improving the learning process. London; New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

Dwyer, C., Ed. (2008). The future of assessment: Shaping teaching and learning. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Dwyer, C., Millett, C., & Payne, D. (2006). A culture of evidence: Postsecondary assessment and learning outcomes: Recommendations to policymakers and the higher education community. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service.

Falchikov, N. (2005). Improving assessment through student involvement: Practical solutions for aiding learning in higher and further education. London; New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

Havnes, A. & McDowell, L. (2008). Balancing dilemmas in assessment and learning in contemporary education. New York: Routledge.

Idol, L. (2007). Models of curriculum-based assessment: A blueprint for learning, 4th ed. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Irons, A. (2008). Enhancing learning through formative assessment. London ; New York : Routledge, 2008.

Iskander, M., Ed. (2007). Innovations in e-learning, instruction technology, assessment, and engineering education. Dordrecht: Springer. [electronic resource available online through SourceOECD]

Jennings, W. & Caulfield,J. (2005). Bridging the learning/assessment gap: Showcase teaching. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Education.

Keogh, B., Dabell, J. & Naylor, S. (2008). Active assessment in English: Thinking, learning and assessment in English. London; New York: Routledge.

Klenowski, V. (2002). Developing portfolios for learning and assessment: Processes and principles. London; New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

McDonald, M. (2002). Systematic assessment of learning outcomes: Developing multiple-choice exams. Boston: Jones and Bartlett, Publishers.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. (2003). Student learning assessment: Options and resources. Philadelphia, PA: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Moskowitz, J. & Stephens, M. Eds. (2004). Comparing learning outcomes: International assessment and education policy. London, New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

Naylor, S., Keogh,B., & Goldsworthy, A.(2004). Active assessment: Thinking, learning and assessment in science. London: David Fulton; In association with Millgate House Publishers.

Oates, K. & Leavitt, L. (2003). Service learning and learning communities: Tools for integration and assessment. Washington DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC & U).

Pierangelo, R. & Giuliani, G. (2006). Learning disabilities: A practical approach to foundations, assessment, diagnosis, and teaching. Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

Race, P. (2007). The lecturer's toolkit: A practical guide to learning, teaching & assessment, 3rd ed. London; New York: Routledge.

Reeves, D. Ed. (2007). Ahead of the curve: The power of assessment to transform teaching and learning. Bloomington, Ind.: Solution Tree.

Solomon, P. (2002). The assessment bridge: Positive ways to link tests to learning, standards, and curriculum improvement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Stevens, D. & Levi, A. (2005). Introduction to rubrics : An assessment tool to save grading time, convey effective feedback, and promote student learning. Sterling, VA: Stylus Pub.

Stiggins, R. J. (2008). An introduction to student-involved assessment for learning, (5th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall.

Taylor, C. S. & Nolen, S. B. (2008). Classroom assessment: Supporting teaching and learning in real classrooms, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Articles

Combs,K., Gibson,S., Hays, J., Saly, J., & Wendt, T. (2008) Enhancing curriculum and delivery: linking assessment to learning objectives. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 33:1; pp 87.

Gipps, C. (1999). Socio-cultural aspects of assessment. Review of Research in Education, Vol. 24, pp. 355-392.

Isaksson, S. (2008). Assess as you go: The effect of continuous assessment on student learning during a short course in archaeology. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 33: 1, p. 1.

Rocco, S. (2007, Spring). Online assessment and evaluation. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, No. 113, pp. 75-86.

Shepard, L. (2000). The role of assessment in a learning culture. Educational Researcher, 29:7, pp. 4-14.

Hollister, K. & Koppel, N. (2008). Curricular changes in response to assurance of learning results in information technology. Journal of American Academy of Business, Mar 2008, 13: 1, pp. 287-294.