Studies in Educational Evaluation

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Academic achievements and homeschooling—It all depends on the goals

Ari Neuman, Oz Guterman

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 1-6

This article discusses assessment of academic achievement in the context of home schooling or elective home education (EHE). It presents the argument that although academic achievement is used to compare between homeschooling and school learning, in many cases this comparison is misguided.The achievements of homeschooled children have been examined extensively, but the questions to be considered is...

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The way students’ internalize assessment criteria on inquiry reports

Inês Bruno, Leonor Santos, Nilza Costa

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 55-66

This paper, based on two case studies, presents an interpretative research on the processes used by high school students to internalize the assessment criteria of Physics and Chemistry inquiry reports. Findings support that understanding the assessment criteria is complex, mainly because of its terminology. However the discussion of exemplars can have a crucial role in this process. In order to operationalize...

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Operationalization of Bachman’s model via a multimodal reading comprehension test: Screening test method facets and testees’ characteristics

Shima Ghahari, Sima Ahmadinejad

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 67-76

Test performance is a function both of the test takers’ personal attributes and of the test method facets. However, much of the previous research has addressed the covariates of assessment preferences of pupils rather than those of their actual performances. Following the microsystem perspective and as part of a larger project, this study was set out to detect the learner factors and linguistic parameters...

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Achievement—and what else? The standardisation of semester grades due to the implementation of state-wide exit examinations

Elisabeth Maué

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 42-54

The paper explores the shift from course-based to state-wide exit examinations at the end of upper secondary education in Germany between 2007 and 2011, and whether this resulted in an increased standardisation of teacher-assigned course-based semester grades. The sample consisted of 253 (2007) and 338 students (2011) in math courses at advanced level (schools: N=19). Analyses of subgroups of students...

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Online graduate educational technology program: An illuminative evaluation

Andrew Topper, Sean Lancaster

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 108-115

With continued growth in online courses and programs in higher education a pressing need exists to evaluate their perceived quality and effectiveness. Evaluation criteria – course evaluations, student surveys and retention data – from previous online program evaluations were used in this study. An illuminative evaluation using descriptive and scientific analysis was undertaken for a graduate degree...

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Perceived autonomy support, intrinsic motivation, and student ratings of instruction

Bryan W. Griffin

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 116-125

Motivation theory suggests that autonomy supportiveness in instruction often leads to many positive outcomes in the classroom, such as higher levels of intrinsic motivation and engagement. The purpose of this study was to determine whether perceived autonomy support and course-related intrinsic motivation in college classrooms positively predict student ratings of instruction. Data were collected...

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Striking a balance: A mixed-methods approach to impact-oriented evaluation

Xiaoxia A. Newton

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 96-107

It is commonsensical to assume that a program needs to be implemented in order to have an impact. However, most impact evaluation studies tend to pay little attention to the issue of program implementation. This paper argues for the logical priority of program implementation through a mixed-methods evaluation of a language intervention program initiated in one of the largest urban school districts...

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The company you keep: Networks in a community of informal education evaluators

Kathayoon A. Khalil, Nicole M. Ardoin, Deborah J. Wojcik

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 7-16

We investigate the relationship between characteristics of a professional network and members’ evaluation-related learning, applying the “communities of practice” framework to understand social dynamics and information flows. We focus on members of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA)’s Conservation Education Committee. These professionals collaborate to design, execute, and evaluate programs...

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Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > IFC

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The relation between teacher-set performance goals and students’ mathematical achievement

Evelien S. Ritzema, Marjolein I. Deunk, Roel J. Bosker, Mechteld F. van Kuijk

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 17-28

The relation between teacher-set performance goals for 361 individual students and these students’ mathematics achievement was investigated. High performance goals were found to strongly relate to student performance, with an effect size of d=0.80. The performance goals were set by the teachers at the end of a step-by-step procedure, consisting of initial teacher expectations, the use of data, and...

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Contemplating modes of assessing citizenship competences

Remmert Daas, Geert ten Dam, Anne Bert Dijkstra

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 88-95

Assessment of citizenship competences has become common practice following the statutory assignment of citizenship education to schools in many countries. Assessment can serve various goals. The suitability of various types of instruments depends on the alignment with the goals intended. In this paper we evaluate four types of instruments and their suitability to assess citizenship competences. Tests...

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Evaluation of entrepreneurial competence through scaled behavioural indicators: Validation of an instrument

Wouter Schelfhout, Kristien Bruggeman, Sven De Maeyer

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 29-41

In recent years, entrepreneurship has occupied a prominent position on the agendas of policymakers and researchers. This is not surprising, as studies have shown that the enhancement of the entrepreneurial spirit can make an effective contribution to sustainable economic growth. Moreover, scholars have confirmed that the entrepreneurial spirit can be enhanced through entrepreneurship education. One...

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Effects of formative assessments to develop self-regulation among sixth grade students: Results from a randomized controlled intervention

Kelly D. Meusen-Beekman, Desirée Joosten-ten Brinke, Henny P.A. Boshuizen

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 126-136

This article presents the results of a formative assessment intervention in writing assignments in sixth grade. We examined whether the formative assessments (i.e. peer and self-assessment) would improve self-regulation, motivation and self-efficacy among sixth graders, and whether differential effects exist between formative assessment forms. The study lasted for 27 weeks. Participants (N=695) were...

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A psychometric approach to the validation of a student evaluation of teaching instrument

Anthony P. Setari, Jungmin Lee, Kelly D. Bradley

Studies in Educational Evaluation > 2016 > 51 > C > 77-87

The purpose of this study was to conduct a validation analysis of an SET and provide a validation framework of SETs that can be included when designing complete evaluations of teaching within higher education institutions. A series of Rasch analyses was conducted on the results of the SET, examining the responses of students within a college and three departments. Results show the majority of items...

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Studies in Educational Evaluation

Academic achievements and homeschooling—It all depends on the goals

The way students’ internalize assessment criteria on inquiry reports

Operationalization of Bachman’s model via a multimodal reading comprehension test: Screening test method facets and testees’ characteristics

Achievement—and what else? The standardisation of semester grades due to the implementation of state-wide exit examinations

Online graduate educational technology program: An illuminative evaluation

Perceived autonomy support, intrinsic motivation, and student ratings of instruction

Striking a balance: A mixed-methods approach to impact-oriented evaluation

The company you keep: Networks in a community of informal education evaluators

Editorial Board / Aims and Scope

The relation between teacher-set performance goals and students’ mathematical achievement

Contemplating modes of assessing citizenship competences

Evaluation of entrepreneurial competence through scaled behavioural indicators: Validation of an instrument

Effects of formative assessments to develop self-regulation among sixth grade students: Results from a randomized controlled intervention

A psychometric approach to the validation of a student evaluation of teaching instrument

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