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9781883001483

Performance Assessment and Standards Based Curricula : The Achievement Cycle

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    9781883001483

  • ISBN10:

    188300148X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-01-01
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Table of Contents

1 UNDERSTANDING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE
1(18)
Clarifying the Essential Concepts
3(8)
The Achievement Cycle
3(2)
Standards-Based Curricula
5(1)
Performance Assessments and Related Terms
5(2)
Assessment-Driven Instruction
7(4)
Teaching to the Test and ADI
8(3)
Teaching to the Test
8(1)
Assessment-Driven Instruction
8(1)
The Fundamental Difference
9(1)
Rationale for Using ADI
10(1)
Authentic Learning
11(1)
Organizing for the Tasks
11(4)
Overview of the Book
15(1)
References
16(3)
2 DEVELOPING A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM
19(20)
Understand Key Concepts
21(2)
Content Standards
21(1)
Performance Standards
22(1)
Opportunity to Learn Standards
23(1)
Develop the Content Standards
23(6)
Develop a Comprehensive Set of Content Standards
23(2)
Refine the Comprehensive List
25(2)
Secure Teacher Input
27(1)
Develop the Final Draft of the Standards
28(1)
Identify the Benchmarks
29(4)
Review Decisions About Content Emphasis
29(1)
Identify Standards for Continuing Development
30(1)
Decide How Benchmarks Will Be Identified
31(2)
Analyze the Constraints
31(1)
Develop Initial Draft
31(1)
Secure Teacher Review
32(1)
Develop the Final Products
33(2)
Summary of the Processes
35(2)
References
37(2)
3 DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE TASKS AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
39(22)
Allocate Task Development to Schools
41(1)
Decide About Curriculum Integration
42(2)
Arguments Supporting Integration
42(1)
Arguments Questioning the Use of Integration
42(2)
Make Preliminary Plans
44(6)
Develop a Comprehensive Plan
44(3)
Categorize the Standards
47(1)
Develop a Long-Term Plan
47(3)
Develop the Performance Task
50(8)
Administer and Evaluate the Results of the Performance Assessments
58(1)
References
59(2)
4 USING ASSESSMENT-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION
61(12)
Understand the Importance of Unit Planning
63(1)
Analyze the Performance Task
64(2)
Block-in the Unit
66(1)
Review the Unit Scenario
67(1)
Sketch-in the Lessons
68(1)
Prepare the Unit for Evaluation
69(1)
Arrange for Evaluation of the Unit
70(1)
Implement the Assessment-Based Unit
70(1)
References
71(2)
5 FOSTERING AUTHENTIC LEARNING
73(12)
The Nature of Authentic Learning
75(4)
Throughout the Learning Experience
75(3)
The Steps in the Learning Process
78(1)
Precautions in Using Authentic Learning
79(4)
Authentic Learning Is an Individual Matter
79(1)
Authentic Learning Requires the Acquisition and Use of New Knowledge
80(1)
Authentic Learning Requires Reflective Dialog
80(1)
Authentic Learning Is More Than Activity
81(1)
Authentic Learning Requires Feedback
81(1)
Authentic Learning Is Affective and Cognitive
82(1)
References
83(2)
6 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN SOCIAL STUDIES (Don Bragaw)
85(20)
The Historical Context
87(2)
Social Studies Standards
89(2)
Uniting Standards and Assessments to Guide Instruction in Geography
91(5)
National History Standards and Performance Assessment
96(1)
Synthesizing Standards and Performance in Social Studies
97(3)
Summary: Using Curriculum Standards in Social Studies
100(2)
A Concluding Note
102(1)
References
103(2)
7 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN SCIENCE (Karen Dawkins)
105(18)
Developing Standards in Science
107(7)
Decide on a Basis for Curriculum Organization
108(1)
Decide on the Relationship of Knowledge and Skills
109(1)
Decide on Strands and Standards
109(1)
Decide About Specific Benchmarks for Each Standard
110(1)
Analyze the Benchmarks
111(1)
Mastery Benchmarks
111(1)
Incorporated Skills
111(1)
Enrichment Benchmarks
111(1)
Add Any Needed Mastery Benchmarks
112(1)
Summary: Curriculum Standards in Science
112(2)
Designing Performance Assessments
114(4)
Standards Related to Scientific Inquiry Skills
114(1)
Standards Related to the History and Nature of Science
115(2)
Standards With Real-World Applications
117(1)
Using Assessment-Driven Instruction
118(2)
Teaching Inquiry Skills
118(1)
Teaching About the History and Nature of Science
119(1)
Teaching Real-World Applications
119(1)
References
120(3)
8 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN MATHEMATICS (John Parker)
123(34)
Using the Mathematics Standards to Develop Curricula
125(8)
Status of the Standards
130(3)
Summary: Curriculum Standards in Mathematics
133(1)
Performance Assessment in Mathematics
133(16)
Using Assessment-Driven Instruction in Math
143(6)
Traditional Problem
144(1)
Authentic Assessment Version of Problem
145(4)
Designing Assessment-Based Units in Mathematics
149(3)
A Concluding Note
152(3)
References
155(2)
9 THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
157(32)
Developing Standards in English Language Arts
159(7)
Decide on the Strands and Standards
159(1)
Decide About the Use of Specific Benchmarks
160(1)
Analyze the Benchmarks
161(2)
Check Mastery Benchmarks Against High-Stakes Tests
163(1)
Add Any Needed Mastery Benchmarks
163(1)
Prepare for Controversy
163(1)
Summary: Curriculum Standards in English Language Arts
164(2)
Designing Performance Assessments
166(8)
Reading and Literature
168(2)
Writing
170(2)
Designing the Writing Tasks
171(1)
Maintaining a Writing Portfolio
171(1)
Language Study
172(1)
Speaking and Listening
173(1)
Mass Media and Information Processing
173(1)
Using Assessment-Driven Instruction
174(11)
Teaching Writing
174(6)
Teaching Literature
180(5)
References
185(4)
10 IMPLEMENTING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE
189(13)
Using a General Implementation Strategy
191(5)
Ensure That the Organizational Structures Are in Place
191(1)
Develop a Research-Based Change Strategy
192(1)
Train the Project Planning Council
193(1)
Orient All Those Involved
193(1)
Develop a Flexible Long-Term Planning Calendar
193(2)
Provide Intensive Training for School Administrators
195(1)
Appoint, Train, and Monitor the Work of Task Forces
195(1)
Implementing Curriculum Development
196(3)
Determine Scope of Curriculum Development
196(1)
Identify Priorities
196(2)
Develop Subject-Specific Planning Calendar
198(1)
Provide Training for Teachers Involved
198(1)
Evaluate and Revise
199(1)
Provide for Curriculum Alignment and Monitoring
199(1)
Implementing Performance Assessments
199(1)
Implementing Assessment-Driven Instruction
200(2)
A Concluding Note 202(1)
References 202

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