| Title: | The Status of Large-Scale Assessment in the Pacific Region |
| Description: | This technical brief describes the large-scale assessment measures and practices used in the jurisdictions served by the Pacific Regional Educational Laboratory. The need for effective large-scale assessment was identified as a major priority for improving student achievement in the Pacific Region jurisdictions: American Samoa, Guam, Hawai'i, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap), the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau (National Education Association 2007; Pacific Regional Advisory Committee 2005; South Pacific Board for Educational Assessment 2008). |
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| Cover Date: | July 2008 |
| Web Release: | August 11, 2008 |
| Publication #: | REL TR00308 |
| Center/Program: | REL |
| Associated Centers: | NCEE |
| Authors: | Jennifer Ryan, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning; Scott Keir, Ph.D., Pacific Resources for Education and Learning. |
| Type of Product: | Technical Brief |
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For questions about the content of this Technical Brief, please contact: Gloria Vera. |
