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MARTINEZ RIZO, Felipe. Classroom Evaluation for Training, and Large-Scale Evaluation: Toward a More Balanced System. REDIE [online]. 2009, vol.11, n.2, pp.1-18. ISSN 1607-4041.

Given the large-scale proliferation of standardized tests that has occurred in Mexico in recent years, this article constitutes a review of the international literature on the subject, for the purpose of reflecting on the possible consequences of this phenomenon and exploring the progress of alternative assessment approaches. It also reviews the development of concepts relating to evaluation in the classroom for training purposes, and summarizes current thinking about this. It emphasizes the importance that such approaches may have, as regarding the improvement of educational quality. In conclusion, it argues that it is necessary to move toward evaluation systems that combine large-scale assessment and classroom assessment in a more balanced fashion.

Palabras llave : Educational assessment; standardized tests; formative evaluation.

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