Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to determine the measurement and evaluation activities and the problems that teachers face during measurement evaluation process in the fifth grade social studies instruction The sample of the study consisted of 547 fifth grade students and 206 fifth grade teachers The data was collected by using “Alternative Measurement and Evaluation Questionnaire” which was developed by the researchers for both the teachers and the students In addition semi structured interviews with both selected teachers and students were executed Findings indicated that fifth grade teachers tended to use both alternative and traditional measurement and evaluation tools in the social studies Hovewer they declared that traditional measurement and evaluation methods have been used more than alternative methods Moreover results showed that shortage of time unappropriate school environment and opportunities equipment and material deficiencies lack of family interest were among the problems have been encountered for teachers and students Key Words: Social studies curriculum alternative measurement and evaluation authentic assessment performance assessment

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