Identifying the Markers of History: Teachers and Researchers Describe the Assessment of Historical Knowledge and Understanding
Social Studies Research and Practice
ISSN: 1933-5415
Article publication date: 1 March 2008
Issue publication date: 1 March 2008
Abstract
Although standardized testing of K-12 student knowledge and understanding garners considerable attention, few observers profess satisfaction with the assessments in place. In this exploratory paper, we report on the data gathered from an open-ended email survey of small, convenience samples of teachers and researchers. Although no clear consensus about alternative assessments of students’ historical knowing and understanding emerged, we argue that the potential for a consensus exists. Any emergent consensus, however, must be negotiated with several issues in mind.
Citation
Grant, S.G. and Gradwell, J.M. (2008), "Identifying the Markers of History: Teachers and Researchers Describe the Assessment of Historical Knowledge and Understanding", Social Studies Research and Practice, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/SSRP-01-2008-B0001
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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