Share Paper: Rigor and Relevance of Contextualized Measures in Mathematics, Literacy and Inquiry Learning for Rural Public Schooling in Medellin

  1. Clara Amador-Lankster, National University, United States
  2. Marlen Monsalve, Centro de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Antioquia, Colombia
Wednesday, October 18 10:15-10:45 AM Parksville

Abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to discuss a 2014 Fulbright Evaluation Framework and to analyze findings resulting from implementation of two contextualized measures designed as LEARNING BY DOING in response to achievement expectations from the National Education Ministry in Colombia in three areas The goal of the Fulbright funded project was to explore, examine and analyze the structure and extent of implementation of the ALIANZA MODEL in five municipalities situated in southwest Medellin Findings revealed that students performed at higher levels across grade levels and municipalities in Inquiry Learning Projects; whereas students achieved lower levels of performance on expression ...