Classroom Assessment for Student Learning

by Chappuis, Jan

• ISBN13: 9780135185575
• ISBN10: 0135185572
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson

About This Book

Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right - Using It Well

This user-friendly guide is a must-have for educators looking to enhance their assessment strategies. Classroom Assessment for Student Learning has been a trusted resource in educational settings for over a decade, providing practical tips, activities, and real-world examples that showcase what assessment for learning looks like in today's classrooms.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by teachers, instructors, and educators in various educational settings. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and implementing effective classroom assessment strategies, including school administrators and educational researchers.

History and Editions

The 3rd Edition of Classroom Assessment for Student Learning continues to focus on five key elements of quality classroom assessment: establishing a clear assessment purpose, basing instruction and assessment on clear learning targets, designing or selecting assessments to meet standards of accuracy, communicating summative and formative results effectively, and involving students in the assessment process. This edition has been enhanced with an emphasis on the formative use of classroom assessment results, making it an essential tool for educators aiming to improve student achievement.

Author and Other Works

The author of Classroom Assessment for Student Learning is not specified in the provided sources. However, the book is part of the Pearson Education series, known for producing high-quality educational resources.

Key Features

• Practical Tips and Activities: The book is full of practical tips and activities that educators can easily implement in their classrooms.
• Real-World Examples: It includes real-world examples that illustrate how assessment for learning can be effectively integrated into daily teaching practices.
• Enhanced Emphasis on Formative Assessment: The 3rd Edition places a strong emphasis on the formative use of classroom assessment results, helping educators to make informed decisions about instruction.
• Student Involvement: It encourages student involvement in the assessment process, fostering a more inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780135185575
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780135178980
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780134899169
• Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9780135178980 (Note: This ISBN is listed for both hardcover and loose-leaf formats; it is assumed to be correct for loose-leaf as well)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2019
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 2nd Edition: Available through various retailers
• ISBN-13: 9780135185575 (Note: This ISBN is also listed for the 3rd Edition; it is assumed to be correct for the 2nd Edition as well)
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780135178980
• 9780134899169
• 0135178983 (Package ISBN for the Enhanced Pearson eText)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Classroom Assessment for Student Learning, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Jan Chappuis, educator and author, joined Rick Stiggins at the Assessment Training Institute in Portland, Oregon, in 2001. Prior to that she had been an elementary and secondary teacher as well as a curriculum developer in English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and world languages.

For over 25 years, she has written books and developed workshops on classroom assessment literacy, presenting both nationally and internationally. She is recognized as a national thought leader in the area of formative assessment for her work in translating research into practical classroom applications. She is the author of Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning (2015), Learning Team Facilitator Handbook (2007), and co-author of Creating and Recognizing Quality Rubrics (2006), Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right–Using It Well (2012), and Understanding School Assessment– A Parent and Community Guide to Helping Students Learn (2002).

Richard Stiggins founded the Assessment Training Institute in Portland, Oregon, in 1992 to provide professional development for educators facing the challenges of day-to-day classroom assessment.

Dr. Stiggins received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, master’s degree in industrial psychology from Springfield (MA) College, and doctoral degree in education measurement from Michigan State University. Dr. Stiggins began his assessment work on the faculty of Michigan State before becoming a member of the faculty of educational foundations at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. In addition, he has served as director of test development for the ACT, Iowa City, Iowa; as a visiting scholar at Stanford University; as a Libra Scholar, University of Southern Maine; as a director of the Centers for Classroom Assessment and Performance Assessment at the Northwest Regional Laboratory, Portland, Oregon; and as a member of the Lewis and Clark College, Portland.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Assessment’s Role in Learning
2. Establishing Purpose: Assessment for and of Learning
3. Defining the Intended Learning
4. Planning the Assessment: Sound Design
5. Designing and Using a Selected Response Assessment
6. Designing and Using a Written Response Assessment
7. Designing and Using a Performance Assessment
8. Using Personal Communication as an Assessment Method
9. Deriving Accurate, Fair, and Defensible Grades
10. Students Tracking and Reflecting on Their Own Learning
11. Conferencing with and About Students

Appendix A: Assessing Dispositions
Appendix B: Professional Development with the Text