Teaching Prepared by Caroline W. Ndirangu

Reading # 14
Complete reference:
    Principles of Effective Assessment
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Social_and_Cultural_Foundations_of_Ameri-
can_Education/Edition_3/20.1.4
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Abstract:
 It describes five principles of effective assessment instruments.  These 
are practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity and the washback effect. It also 
describes the role of assignments.
Rationale:
 Examinations determine student’s progression so as the teacher sets 
the exam they must ensure that they are effective so these exam results can help 
them evaluate the teaching and learning process.

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