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News & Events
Spotlight on Research
News & Events
Spotlight on Research
Research that Matters
Research That Matters is an annual publication highlighting UW College of Education research. The 2004 edition focuses on issues in student assessment and school accountability. See articles listed below, or download a pdf version.
Introduction by Pat Wasley, Dean and Professor
Behind the latest headlines on testing is a groundswell of concern and controversy among parents, students, educators, and policymakers. At issue: the high costs and far-reaching implications of judging students’ academic standing by their scores on high-stakes tests. More>>
What Can History Teach Us? Raising the Standards and the Stakes
The current debate about testing is so heated, you might think statewide achievement exams are a bold new idea. Far from it, says UW College of Education Professor Nancy Beadie. More>>
Bringing the Classroom Back Into Large-Scale Assessments
Occasionally good students will find that, although they do well in school, they fail to meet performance standards on today’s large-scale tests. When a poor test score contradicts grades in school, what’s wrong with this picture? And what can be done to make it right? More>>
Beyond "Just the Facts:" Understanding Science
Considering the importance our nation places on scientific leadership and the central role we expect science to play in solving problems vital to our future, our system of assessment remains simplistic and narrow. What does it mean to achieve in science? More>>
Reading Between the Lines of Test Failure
Reading is universally valued as a fundamental skill that opens the doors to learning, higher education, good jobs and informed citizenship. How well, then, does current large-scale testing assess a student’s reading ability and identify where help is needed. More>>
The Reform We Need Now: Responsible Accountability
In the current testing environment, when high-stakes testing is being institutionalized as the answer to accountability, UW Professor of Education Ken Sirotnik spoke eloquently and often about its moral, political, economic and personal implications for our children and our country. More>>
Making Accountability Fair and Effective: What We Can Do
What can policymakers, educators, and parents do to move toward responsible accountability? Implications from our research suggest a number of ways to make a difference. More>>
Spotlight on Research
