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Analysis and Recommendations for Alternatives to the Washington Assessment of Student Learning

Reports & Report Series
Author(s): 
Linda Darling-Hammond, Laura McCloskey, and Ray Pecheone
Publisher: 
School Redesign Network
Release Date: 
September 1, 2006
Areas of Focus: 
Meaningful Learning
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Washington’s provision of alternatives for its exit exam, the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), represents a solid policy pursued by most other states with exit examinations. This paper examines the pros and cons of different approaches to alternatives in light of Washington’s current policy and context, the lessons that have emerged from other states, and the research on different forms of assessment.