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Diverse Assessments That Encourage Creativity Among Gifted Students, Sowmya Anjur Nov 2022

Diverse Assessments That Encourage Creativity Among Gifted Students, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

No abstract provided.


Engaging Students In Equitable Hands-On Assessments, Sowmya Anjur Nov 2021

Engaging Students In Equitable Hands-On Assessments, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

I have successfully replaced written assessments with more equitable and innovative hands-on projects such as heart modeling and creating graphic novels in my classroom, which help improve student engagement and stimulate their passion for learning.


Diverse Ways Of Assessing Students In Science, Sowmya Anjur Nov 2021

Diverse Ways Of Assessing Students In Science, Sowmya Anjur

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No abstract provided.


Reformers, Batting Averages, And Malpractice: The Case For Caution In Value-Added Use, Dan Gleason Jan 2014

Reformers, Batting Averages, And Malpractice: The Case For Caution In Value-Added Use, Dan Gleason

Faculty Publications & Research

The essay considers two analogies that help to reveal the limitations of value-added modeling: the first, a comparison with batting averages, shows that the model’s reliability is quite limited even though year-to-year correlation figures may seem impressive; the second, a comparison between medical malpractice and so-called educational malpractice, suggests that strict accountability measures within education are out of line with legal precedent.