Developing Performance-Based Assessments, Grades 6-12
Overview
"Contains valuable and timely information on how to develop appropriate, authentic, and worthwhile assessments."
--Deborah S. Yost, Professor of Education
La Salle University
Improve student achievement on daily assignments, unit assessments, and standardized tests
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.
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:
- Preassessments to collect baseline data
- Formative assessments that yield progress-monitoring data
- Summative assessments for gathering data that is easy to use
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781412969819
- ISBN-10: 1412969816
- Publisher: Corwin Publishers
- Publish Date: December 2008
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.05 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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