Developing the 'standardized test of achievement in science for Fiji' (STAF)

Title
Developing the 'standardized test of achievement in science for Fiji' (STAF)
Publication Date
1992
Author(s)
Taylor, Neil
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8438-319X
Email: ntaylor6@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:ntaylor6
Macpherson, Colin
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation, Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics
Place of publication
Malaysia
UNE publication id
une:23287
Abstract
As in many educational systems many teachers in Fiji see student tests mainly as selection devices. This is understandable given the recent history of testing in that country. However, an enlightened Ministry recently revived the use of a battery of achievement tests fir class 6 students, and commissioned the development of a parallel-form primary science test for inclusion in the battery. This was done, partly, to show teachers how such tests can be used at the classroom level to improve the teaching-learning process. This paper discusses the development of the science test in the context of pilot trial results.
Link
Citation
Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 15(1), p. 19-30
ISSN
0126-7663
Start page
19
End page
30

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