Developing Performance-Based Assessments, Grades 6-12
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<p>"Contains valuable and timely information on how to develop appropriate, authentic, and worthwhile assessments."<br/>—Deborah S. Yost, Professor of Education<br/>La Salle University</p><p>Improve student achievement on daily assignments, unit assessments, and standardized tests!</p><p>Customizing instructional approaches to a specific educational context and learners′ needs is a common challenge for educators. Geared for Grades 6–12, this resource defines performance-based assessments (PBAs) and illustrates how using PBAs can help teachers target specific academic goals for students and foster positive, productive, and practical learning experiences.</p><p>Using easy-to-understand terms, the book leads educators through an assessment process that is fully integrated with the daily curriculum and that can result in significantly improved student performance. The author provides a template for recording assessment data, demonstrates how to create rubrics for teacher/student use, and offers standards-based examples featuring classroom teachers′ insights. Readers will discover how to implement:</p>Preassessments to collect baseline data Formative assessments that yield progress-monitoring data Summative assessments for gathering data that is easy to use<p>Complete with checklists, frequently asked questions, graphic organizers, activities, and additional resources, Developing Performance-Based Assessments, Grades 6–12 is an ideal tool for engaging students in the learning process.</p>
Sold By | SAGE Publications |
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ISBNs | 1452296189, 9781452211022, 9781452296180, 9781412969802, 9781412969819, 9781412969819, 9781412969819 |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 240 |
Edition | 1st |