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Outcomes-based Assessment: Facilitating Best Practice in Classrooms,<br />
2 nd edition<br />
ISBN: 9780796225115<br />
Editors: Kobus Maree and<br />
Billy Fraser (editors)<br />
Copyright: 2008<br />
Extent: 242pp<br />
Format: Soft cover<br />
Description<br />
Outcomes-based Assessment offers<br />
a multi-disciplinary approach to<br />
assessment strategies. It unpacks<br />
the practical aspects of assessment,<br />
based on the subject and learning<br />
area assessment guidelines. This<br />
easy-to-read book offers a thorough<br />
introductory text in assessment. It<br />
equips the reader to tackle the practice<br />
of assessment within specific learning<br />
areas skillfully and with understanding.<br />
The book offers up-to-date insights<br />
into latest developments, against<br />
the background of conceptual and<br />
terminological complexities.<br />
Features<br />
• Provides an overview of the latest<br />
developments<br />
• Equips readers to tackle the practice<br />
of assessment skillfully and with<br />
understanding<br />
• Examines strategies, methods and<br />
techniques in outcomes-based<br />
education.<br />
Contents<br />
1: Mapping the terrain<br />
2: Assessment of an OBE framework<br />
3: Learning style flexible assessment<br />
4: Outcomes-based assessment strategies<br />
5: Collecting evidence during outcomes<br />
based assessment<br />
6: Portfolios as performance assessment<br />
tools<br />
7: Recording and reporting assessment<br />
8: Assessing competence in science and<br />
technology<br />
9: Assessing languages<br />
10: Assessment in the social sciences<br />
11: Assessment in mathematics and<br />
mathematical literacy<br />
12: Critical reflection for improving<br />
assessment<br />
13: The role of assessor and moderator<br />
training<br />
14: Quality assurance<br />
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