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Effective Assessment Practices in ABE/GED Classrooms
Everyday Life Literacy in Everyday Life: Results from the 2003
National Assessment of Adult Literacy: This report,
just released in April, presents findings from the 2003 assessment. It
provides extensive information about adult literacy.
Self-directed Learning Packet:
This is designed to foster a basic understanding of
Effective Assessment Practices in ABE/GED Classrooms.
This packet has been prepared by Dr. Liz Dillon-Marable, the on-line
instructor for the ABE/GED Assessment course. This offers a
comprehensive overview of web-resources for assessment.
National Assessment of Adult Literacy
(NAAL):
The 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) is a nationally
representative assessment of literacy among adults (age 16 and older)
residing in households and prisons in the United States.
National Reporting System Implementation Guidelines:
This site contains NRS Implementation Guidelines.
Chapters include: History and Overview of the NRS; NRS Measure
Definitions and Data Collection Methods; The NRS Data Collection
Process; and Quality Control and Reporting.
Adult
And Community Learning Services:
This site poses questions from Massachusetts
practitioners on the implementation of NRS assessment guidelines.
Test Bank:
This Test Bank lists many assessments that are suitable to use with
adults. It is organized alphabetically by test name and check marks
are placed in the appropriate box to show if a component is assessed
by the test.
The
TABE: This is a
comprehensive description of the TABE which includes: an overview;
using the locator test; administering the TABE; Determining When to
Re-test; Testing Accommodations; and Additional Testing Tips.
Assessing Adult Learners through Project-Based Learning:
This describes project-based learning and assessment and how these are
incorporated into students' instruction.
Authentic Assessment Toolbox:A "how-to hypertext on creating authentic
tasks, rubrics and standards for measuring and improving student learning."