In this special issue on testing and alternative assessment, Anita Oliver addresses thought provoking questions on the purpose of assessment such as 'Do assessment practices help or hinder students in the process of spiritual development? Are assessment practices used as instruments to limit access to educational opportunities? Teachers must consider the purpose of assessment practices throughout the process of planning lessons and teaching lesson. Articles in this issue include:
Shall We Evaluate?
Would Jesus Give an F?
Authentic Assessment: Try the Third Option
Putting Standardized Testing to the Test
The Power of Portfolios in Inclusive Classrooms
Assessment and Reporting 'Down Under'
How To Help Students Learn Though Assessment
Portfolios for Pre-Service Teachers at Union College
Assessing the Validity of Graduate Record Examinations