Information-Gathering and Diagnostic-Prescriptive Teaching: The keys to Effective Adult Education. Sturomski & Associates
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/adult/information_gathering.html
Overview
The author in the article recognizes the limited time practitioners have in a classroom setting and provides an alternative method for assessing. Diagnostic-prescriptive teaching involves: following up with additional questions as instruction proceeds; watching how students attempt to learn new information; observing, scrutinizing, and analyzing student efforts and errors; and modifying instruction to better meet the individual student's needs.
The Uses and Misuses of Processing Tests. Louise Spear-Swerling, Ph.D.
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/assessment/swerling_assessment.html
Overview
The author discusses the pros and cons to using processing tests. Although it is written about elementary students, it gives a good overview of how cognitive processing tests are used and what they measure. The article includes a chart that highlights measures of important reading-related cognitive processes.
ERIC Clearinghouse for Assessment, Evaluation and Research
http://ericae.net/
Overview
The Clearinghouse provides balanced information concerning educational assessment, evaluation and research methodology. The resources encourage the responsible use of educational data. You can access a full text Internet library on assessment related topics.