The Teacher as Assessment Leader

by Guskey, Thomas R.

• ISBN13: 9781934009499
• ISBN10: 1934009490
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: Solution Tree

Summary

The Teacher as Assessment Leader explores the importance of formative assessment and the responsibility of teachers to ignite positive change inside the classroom. Packed with strategies for designing, analyzing, and using assessments, this book shows how to turn the best assessment practices into everyday solutions. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Cassandra Erkens describes the importance of teacher collaboration in improving assessment literacy. Chris Jakici explains assessment forms and how to create a practical balanced assessment system. William M. Ferriter shows how to make a standard student-friendly and create an aligned assessment. Michelle Goodwin outlines a four-step process for aligning assessments with learning targets. Tammy Heflebower explains how to develop and use proficiency level descriptions. Adam Young explores how teachers of uncommon classes can reap the benefits of common assessments. Ainsley B. Rose gives alternate assessment principles for English language learners and students with special needs. Jeffry Overlie describes the importance of student involvement in assessment and provides self-assessment models. Nicole M. Vagle shows how to use descriptive feedback and error analysis strategies to increase student engagement. Sharon Kramer provides a host of classroom strategies for helping students understand where they are in the learning process. Tom Hierck argues for individualized, differentiated approaches to assessment to ensure the success of all students.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Laying the Foundation of Assessment Literacy	p. 9
Developing Our Assessment Literacy	p. 11
Assessment That Makes Sense	p. 33
Yes, I Can: Responsible Assessment in an Era of Accountability	p. 55
Collecting, Interpreting, and Reporting Data	p. 87
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Write Me a Test	p. 89
Proficiency: More Than a Grade	p. 111
Using Common Assessments in Uncommon Courses	p. 135
Creating Equity in Classroom Assessment for English Language Learners and Students With Special Needs	p. 155
Involving Students in Assessment	p. 179
Creating Confident, Capable Learners	p. 181
Inspiring and Requiring Action	p. 203
Engaging the Nintendo Generation	p. 227
Differentiated Pathways to Success	p. 249
Index	p. 263
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