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Chapter 4 from this week’s readings focuses on the topic of affective assessment. https://thetaminusb.com/intro-measurement-r/develo…

This writing assignment expands on the topic by examining affective assessment of
developmental students. For the essay assignment, you will critique and review the
article, Using Affective Assessment for Developmental Reading Students.
The instructions for the critique are as follows:
1. Provide a concise summary of the article. (25 points)
2. Describe the problem or issue as visualized by the authors. Include in your
description, importance of the topic to assessment and the field of developmental
education. (15 points)
3. Describe the underlying theoretical model(s) used by the authors. Briefly summarize
the conceptual basis of the paper (previously reported models, concepts, and research
studies). (10 points)
4. Conclusions: Are conclusions presented? Are the conclusions justified, given the
research design adopted and research procedures followed? Have the limitations been
correctly recognized and addressed? Assess the soundness of the implications (as
described by the authors) of this research for research and practice. Be sure to reference
supporting information from the text or other readings. (25 points)
KEEP IN MIND: An acceptable critique is clear, concise, well written and conforms to the
conventions of Standard English.