The Nova Scotia english 10 examination: a case study of consequences

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dc.contributor.authorCox, Stefanie
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
dc.contributor.supervisorSlomp, David H.
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-20T17:27:06Z
dc.date.available2020-07-20T17:27:06Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.degree.levelMastersen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to better understand the unintended consequences of the Nova Scotia Examination: English 10 for students and teachers. Two classrooms were involved in this multisite case study. Data was gathered through interviews with teachers and students, classroom observation, and document review. The study found that the Examination’s limited scope and ambiguous questions threatened student self-efficacy going into the Examination. Document review revealed potential construct underrepresentation within the larger program due to a lack of compensation for constructs not represented on the Examination. Other unintended consequences included influence on students’ perceptions of literacy and a reduction in teacher morale. Recommendations include the review of multiple-choice questions, increased communication about use of results, and the consideration of teacher-created summative assessment.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/5743
dc.language.isoen_CAen_US
dc.proquest.subjectEducation [0515]en_US
dc.proquest.subjectSecondary education [0533]en_US
dc.proquest.subjectEducational tests & measurements [0288]en_US
dc.proquestyesYesen_US
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education
dc.publisher.facultyEducationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education)
dc.subjectEducation, Secondary -- Nova Scotia
dc.subjectEffective teaching
dc.subjectHigh school teaching
dc.subjectLanguage and languages -- Study and teaching -- Ability testing
dc.subjectLanguage and languages -- Study and teaching -- Nova Scotia
dc.subjectTeacher effectiveness
dc.subjectDissertations, Academic
dc.titleThe Nova Scotia english 10 examination: a case study of consequencesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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