Mathison’s research focuses broadly on fair and democratic evaluation of educational programs, evaluations that consider local context and values, the use of multiple indicators of quality, and that involve diverse and often disenfranchised stakeholders. Her current work focuses specifically on t...
Mathison’s research focuses broadly on fair and democratic evaluation of educational programs, evaluations that consider local context and values, the use of multiple indicators of quality, and that involve diverse and often disenfranchised stakeholders. Her current work focuses specifically on the impact of high stakes testing in schools because this is a practice that directly challenges the conduct of fair, democratic evaluation.