Dann, Ruth. (2002). Promoting Assessment as Learning: Improving the Learning Process [Book review]

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  • Michael Friga State University of New York College at Cortland

Abstract

Ruth Dann's (2002) book, Promoting Assessment as Learning, reviewed by Michael Friga, State University of New York College at Cortland

Author Biography

Michael Friga, State University of New York College at Cortland

Michael Friga is an assistant professor at the State University of New York College at Cortland. He teaches measurement and evaluation for teachers as well as courses in research methods. He received his doctorate from University of California Berkeley in 2001. Email: frigam@cortland.edu

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2004-01-05

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Friga, M. (2004). Dann, Ruth. (2002). Promoting Assessment as Learning: Improving the Learning Process [Book review]. Education Review. Retrieved from https://edrev.asu.edu/index.php/ER/article/view/3913

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2004

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