This book provides an overview ofcurrent research on a variety of topics related to both large-scale andclassroom assessment. First, the purposes, traditions and principles ofassessment are considered, with particular attention to those common to all levelsof assessment and those more connected with either classroom or large-scaleassessment. Assessment design based on sound assessment principles is discussed, differentiating between large-scale and classroom assessment, but alsoexamining how the design principles overlap. The focus then shifts to classroomassessment and provides specific examples of assessment strategies, beforeexamining the impact of large-scale assessment on curriculum, policy, instruction, and classroom assessment. The book concludes by discussing the challenges thatteachers currently face, as well as ways to support them. The book offers a common languagefor researchers in assessment, as well as a primer for those interested inunderstanding current work in the area of assessment. In summary, itprovides the opportunity to discuss large-scale and classroom assessment byaddressing the following main themes: Purposes, Traditions and Principles of Assessment Design of Assessment Tasks Classroom Assessment in Action Interactions of Large-Scale and Classroom Assessment Enhancing Sound Assessment Knowledge and Practices It also suggests areas for futureresearch in assessment in mathematics education.
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