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Title: A Teacher's Guide to Classroom Assessment: Understanding and Using Assessment to Improve Student Learning
Language: English
Authors: Butler, Susan M., McMunn, Nancy D.
Source: Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley. 2006.
Availability: Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley. 10475 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Tel: 877-762-2974; Fax: 800-597-3299; e-mail: consumers@wiley.com; Web site: http://wwwjosseybass.com
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Page Count: 288
Publication Date: 2006
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Book
Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Scoring, Methods, Exhibits, Data Analysis, Teaching Guides, Grading, High Stakes Tests, Student Evaluation
ISBN: 978-0-7879-7877-8
Abstract: This book is a comprehensive guide that shows step-by-step how to effectively integrate assessment into the classroom. Written for both new and seasoned teachers, this important book offers a practical aid for developing assessment skills and strategies, building assessment literacy, and ultimately improving student learning. This book consists of a list of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits, followed by a Foreword (Ken O'Connor); Preface, Acknowledgments, About the Authors, and an Introduction. The book is then divided into the following twelve chapters and five parts. Chapter 1: Understanding the Varieties of Assessment. Part 1: Clarifying Learing Targets, contains the next two chapters: (2) Unpacking Standards and benchmarks; and (3) Defining Student Expectations. Part 2: Gathering Assessment Evidence, contains: (4) Understanding and Selecting Assessment Methods; (5) Written Products, Portfolio, and Project Assessments; (6) Designing Quality Classroom Assessment Tasks; and (7) Creating Useful Scoring Guides. Part 3: Making Sense of Assessment Data, consists of the following chapter: (8) Tracking and Analyzing Results. Part 4: Linking Assessment to Instruction, consists of: (9) Revising Feedback and Instructional Plans; and (10) Using Assessment to Motivate Students. Part 5: Related Assessment Factors, contains the final two chapters: (11) Rethinking Grading Practices; and (12) Challenges of High-Stakes Testing. This book ends with a Conclusion: An Appeal for Change. The following in appended: Reflection and Discussion Questions. References and an Index is included.
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