NCRVE MDS-946

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CONTENTS

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• Preface
• Figures
• Tables
• Summary
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter One
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Purpose and Procedures
  • Brief Description of Cases
  • Organization
• Chapter Two
  • THE ASSESSMENT CHALLENGE FACING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
  • Purposes
  • Vocational Program Context
• Chapter Three
  • TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
  • Alternatives to Selected-Response Assessment
  • Comparing Selected-Response and Alternative Assessments
• Chapter Four
  • CRITERIA FOR COMPARING ASSESSMENTS: QUALITY AND FEASIBILITY
  • Quality of Assessments
  • Feasibility of Assessments
• Chapter Five
  • OTHER ISSUES IN ASSESSMENT PLANNING
  • Single Versus Multiple Measures
  • High Versus Low Stakes
  • Stand-Alone Versus Embedded Tasks
  • Standardization Versus Adaptability
  • Single Versus Multiple Purposes
  • Voluntary Versus Mandatory Participation
• Chapter Six
  • DISCUSSION
  • Example: Developing Assessments for Program Improvement
  • Example: Developing Assessments for Certification
  • Conclusions
• Appendix A. CAREER-TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
• Appendix B. KENTUCKY INSTRUCTIONAL RESULTS INFORMATION SYSTEM (KIRIS)
• Appendix C. LABORERS-AGC ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
• Appendix D. NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
• Appendix E. OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETENCY-BASED TESTING PROGRAM
• Appendix F. VOCATIONAL/INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA NATIONAL COMPETITION
• References