An Economical Assessment Model for Elementary Physical Education

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present an assessment system that enables physical education programs to collect data capable of meeting their assessment. Assessment at the elementary level is a daunting task. Practitioners are charged to teach multiple objectives across all learning domains to hundreds of students in multiple grades in a limited amount of time. Conscientious teachers attempt to collect valid, reliable data that documents growth, defends their program to decision-makers, and guides program improvement and professional development efforts.

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Notes on contributors

Ray Allen

Ray Allen ([email protected]) is a professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Rick Ferkel

Rick Ferkel is a professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Kevin Fisher

Kevin Fisher is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Andrew Wawersik

Andrew Wawersik is a physical educator at Clare Public Schools in Clare, MI.