Abstract
Research and assessment are two terms which are related but different as they ask different types of questions. This paper presents their similarities and the differences between them. In addition it examines how assessment results are used in research. As part of our reflection, issues considered included development and validation of assessment instruments, assessment irregularities, school-based assessment. It also looked at high stake assessment and large scale assessment, paper and pencil versus e-assessment and security issues and cybercrime in assessment. The intent is to map out current issues that are of concern in assessment and research. Towards this end the paper also explored teaching/school effectiveness in terms of teaching practice, value added and created, monitoring and improvement of learning, student comprehension and skills development and accountability related issues.
Omaze Anthony Afemikhe (2015)
REFLECTIONS ON ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH
Abstract Research and assessment are two terms which are related but different as they ask different types of questions. This paper presents their similarities and the differences between them. In addition it examines how assessment results are used in research. As part of our reflection, issues considered included development and validation of assessment instruments, assessment irregularities, school-based assessment. It also looked at high stake assessment and large scale assessment, paper and pencil versus e-assessment and security issues and cybercrime in assessment. The intent is to map out current issues that are of concern in assessment and research. Towards this end the paper also explored teaching/school effectiveness in terms of teaching practice, value added and created, monitoring and improvement of learning, student comprehension and skills development and accountability related issues.