Useful Websites
Chapter 10. Assessing Active Learning
Eric Clearinghouse On Assessment And Evaluation
http://ericae.net/
This site provides balanced information concerning educational assessment, evaluation, research methodology, and resources to encourage the responsible use of educational data.
The Nation’s Report Card
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
Here are the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, also known as "the Nation's Report Card," is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas.
ROSE: The Relevance of Science Education
http://www.ils.uio.no/english/rose/
ROSE is an international comparative research project the importance of learning science and technology (S&T). Key international research institutions and individuals work jointly on the development of theoretical perspectives, research instruments, data collection and analysis.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
http://timss.bc.edu/
The site provides details concerning the largest international comparative study of mathematics and science education in the world.