A Comparison of the Relative Merits of Different Methods of Assessment in the Visual Arts
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Authors
Chapman, Andrew
Issue Date
2002
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
Assessment in the visual arts is most often designed. implemented and refined by the
classroom teacher. This study examines the merits of several commonly used methods of
assessment. Many of these practices provide the conceptual basis for the forms of assessment
implemented at a high school in southwest Michigan (MHS). These assessment practices include
self-evaluation, class critique and scoring rubrics. The effectiveness of the student self-evaluations
and class critique was based on informal observations and judgments by the teacher.
A quantitative study was conducted comparing the pre/post consistency of grades assigned by
raters using a scoring rubric. The results (grades) were compared within and among three raters.
The results suggest a high degree of reliability for individual raters. There was a lower degree of
reliability between raters. The combination of informal reflection and quantitative study
provided a comprehensive measure of the merits and weaknesses of the assessment practices
implemented at MHS.
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vii, 37 p.
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