Assessment literacy leads to improved outcomes for all
Do you know how to ensure teachers have the knowledge and skill to use assessment data to improve student learning? Do you know the influence that student involvement in assessments has on motivation and learning?
This book guides you and your leadership team through 10 assessment literacy goals with practical content, how-to’s, success indicators, and activities to extend and process learning. You will come away understanding the attributes of comprehensive and balanced assessment systems, the necessity for clear academic achievement targets, and why assessment quality is essential.
In addition to providing rubrics, processes, and practical tools that work across all grade levels and subject areas, this book shows you how to:
- Work with staff to integrate formative assessment and sound grading practices
- Communicate with all members of the school community about student learning
- Protect students and teachers by avoiding unethical and inappropriate assessment use
- Use student assessment information to improve and inform instruction
- Develop assessment policies that support quality assessment practice
Advance your understanding of assessment so your teachers can accurately measure learning, practice effective formative assessment strategies, and ensure and maintain a comprehensive and balanced assessment system in your school or district.
Inhoudsopgave
Overview
Chapter 1: Comprehensive and Balanced Assessment Systems
Chapter 2: Clear Standards
Chapter 3: Standards of Assessment Quality
Chapter 4: Formative Assessment Practices
Chapter 5: Grading Practices
Chapter 6: Communicates Effectively
Chapter 7: Ethical and Appropriate Assessment Use
Chapter 8: Evaluate assessment competencies and appropriate professional development
Chapter 9: Analysis of Student Assessment Information
Chapter 10: School and District Assessment Policies
References
Over de auteur
Educator and author Jan Chappuis began her career as an elementary and secondary teacher, after which she became a curriculum developer in English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and world languages. She joined Assessment Training Institute in 2001, working with Rick Stiggins and Steve Chappuis to write books and develop workshops focused on classroom assessment practices that support learning. Jan is currently an independent consultant A respected expert and thought leader in the area of formative assessment, she presents both nationally and internationally and is best known for her work in translating research into practical classroom applications. Jan is author of Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning, 2nd ed. (2015) and co-author of Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right—Using It Well, 3rd ed. (2020); An Introduction to Student-Involved Assessment FOR Learning, 7th ed. (2017); Creating and Recognizing Quality Rubrics (2006); and Understanding School Assessment—A Parent and Community Guide to Helping Students Learn (2002). For more information, please visit www.janchappuis.com.
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