Assessing Problem-Solving Skills: Part 1. The Context for Assessment

Authors

  • Donald R. Woods McMaster University
  • Theodora Kourti McMaster University
  • Philip E. Wood McMaster University
  • Heather Sheardown McMaster University
  • Cameron M. Crowe McMaster University
  • James M. Dickson McMaster University

Abstract

An illustration of how the five principles of assessment are used to assess problem-solving skills.  Four options are given for the goals and criteria for problem-solving skills.  In this paper seven options are described for evidence upon which an assessment can be made about a student's performance in solving problems. The options include: mark the answer and six options for marking or assessing the answer, and the process used to obtain an answer.

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Published

2001-09-01

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 4 (2001): Fall 2001

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