APPENDIX C: A FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING THE COSTS, EXPENDITURES, AND BENEFITS OF PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

The table text preceded by an asterisk represents the more important cost and expenditure components; the rest of the table text represents a lesser impact on overall costs.

Table C.1 A Framework for Measuring the Costs, Expenditures, and Benefits of Performance Assessment—Formative Assessment

Formative Factors Costs Expenditures Benefits
Development *These costs are largely for local teacher time both to develop instruments and establish a system to monitor student progress. This would be classified as a cost, not an expenditure, because the teacher time is already paid for through the contract. There may be a few expenditures for ...

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