Chapter 13: Assessing Student Learning
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For examples of how students can learn by using computers and the Internet, check out the first seven Web sites below.
Zoom School
The Interactive Frog Dissection: An On-Line Tutorial
Cool Science for Curious Kids
Mega Math
This interactive site for students and teachers is produced in conjunction with the Computer Research and Applications Group of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The project originators write, "Mathematics is a live science with new discoveries being made every day. The frontier of mathematics is an exciting place, where mathematicians experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas. Many of these ideas are accessible to young children." Additional technical support for Mega Math was provided by the Computer Science Division of the University of Idaho, where the program was first developed.
Berit's Best Sites for Children
American Museum of Natural History
This site offers colorful, exciting explorations of the world of nature plus online activities and ideas for school projects.
Surfing the Net With Kids
Here you will find wonderful links to an amazing variety of topics for the entire school calendar and beyond.
Designing and Managing Multiple Choice Questions
The University of Cape Town, South Africa, has developed an online handbook to help educators construct effective multiple-choice test items.
Bloom's Taxonomy
While this site refers to using the taxonomy in working with students with disabilities, it offers useful general information on Bloom's taxonomy and on constructing learning objectives.
Assessment /Alternative Assessment
ERIC/AE On-Line Library
Alternative Assessment
The Michigan Electronic Library has compiled a lengthy listing on the topic.