Evaluation of Calipers II: Using Simulations to Assess Complex Learning Site Visit Findings. CRESST Report 821

Autor/inn/en	Matrundola, Deborah La Torre; Chang, Sandy; Herman, Joan
Institution	National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing
Titel	Evaluation of Calipers II: Using Simulations to Assess Complex Learning Site Visit Findings. CRESST Report 821
Quelle	(2012), (39 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Computer Simulation; Computer Assisted Testing; Science Tests; Middle School Students; Grade 6; Grade 8; Reflection; Learning Activities; Formative Evaluation; Case Studies; Faculty Development; Middle School Teachers; Teacher Role; Structured Interviews; Teacher Attitudes; Learner Engagement; Nevada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; Lernaktivität; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerrolle; Lehrerverhalten
Abstract	The purpose of these case studies was to examine the ways technology and professional development supported the use of the SimScientists assessment systems. Qualitative research methodology was used to provide narrative descriptions of six classes implementing simulation-based assessments for either the topic of Ecosystems or Atoms and Molecules. Results revealed both strengths and weaknesses concerning technology support for the assessments, as well as technology and professional development support of the teachers. Furthermore, recommendations are provided concerning potential improvements to the assessments, reflection activities, and professional development. (Contains 14 tables, 8 figures and 1 footnote.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10