The Emerging National Policy Agenda on Higher Education Assessment: A Wake-Up Call

The current crisis in American education is examined as reflected in student performance assessments at all levels, and the role of performance indicators in shaping public opinion is discussed. Development of national educational goals, the resulting assessment dilemma for higher education, and met...

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Published in:Review of higher education 1995, Vol.18 (3), p.293-313
Main Author: Nettles, Michael T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
College Outcomes Assessment
Educational Assessment
Educational Change
Educational Trends
Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Performance Based Assessment
Public Opinion
Research Methodology
Student Evaluation
Trend Analysis
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Summary:The current crisis in American education is examined as reflected in student performance assessments at all levels, and the role of performance indicators in shaping public opinion is discussed. Development of national educational goals, the resulting assessment dilemma for higher education, and methods of assessing progress are also explored. (MSE)
ISSN:0162-5748
1090-7009
1090-7009
DOI:10.1353/rhe.1995.0016