Tools for Thoughtful Assessment: Classroom-Ready Techniques for Improving Teaching and Learning
$37.95
By Abigail L. Boutz, Harvey F. Silver, Joyce W. Jackson, Matthew J. Perini
Published by Silver Strong & Associates
Move from “grading” to “aiding” with this award-winning collection of classroom assessment tools.
Foreword by Robert J. Marzano
This best-selling book features 20 of the most reliable research-based and classroom-proven strategies for teachers of all subjects and grade levels. To ensure that classroom implementation is easy and effective, each strategy contains
- A brief introduction to the strategy.
- An example of a teacher using the strategy in the classroom.
- The research base supporting the strategy and how it benefits students.
- A list of clear implementation steps.
- Guidance through the planning process.
Additional tools, variations, and resources for adapting and expanding the use of the strategy.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.35 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 11 in |
| Edition | First |
| First Publication Date | September 2012 |
| Publisher | Silver Strong & Associates |
| Copyright | © 2012 Silver Strong & Associates |
| Pages | 246 |
| ISBN | 978-1-58284-200-4 |
| Item No: | TTA001 |
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Today’s educators know that assessment means more than assigning and grading student work. They know assessment is an ongoing process that involves regularly gathering information about student learning, using that information to make better instructional decisions, and helping students take responsibility for their own learning. To do this work thoughtfully, teachers need a collection of effective assessment techniques that will integrate seamlessly into their everyday instructional practice.
Tools for Thoughtful Assessment is that collection. It contains over 75 easy-to-use tools that help teachers at all grade levels respond to the key challenges associated with classroom assessment.
This latest book follows the pattern that educators have come to expect from The Thoughtful Classroom folks—a thorough, well-researched, clearly written, and eminently practical toolkit. The use of these proven, teacher-friendly tools will unquestionably engage learners while enhancing the quality of classroom assessment practices.
This amazing, extensive, and well-researched collection of instructional tools should be in every teacher’s professional library.
The tools are easy to teach, easy to share, and easy to implement. The examples push this book from gold to platinum!
