The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment (Authentic Assessment Methods and Tools for the Classroom) (The New Art and Science of Teaching)

by: Robert J. Marzano (Author),Jennifer S. Norford(Author),Mike Ruyle(Author)

Publisher: Solution Tree Press

Publication Date: 2018/9/10

Language: English

Print Length: 152 pages

ISBN-10: 1945349158

ISBN-13: 9781945349157

Book Description

Part of The New Art and Science of Teaching seriesShift to a new paradigm of classroom assessment that is more accurate, meaningful, and authentic. The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment methods and details how to use classroom assessment to its full potential. Step by step, the authors outline a clear path for transitioning to more holistic assessment methods that truly reflect course curriculum and student progress.Lea how you can develop authentic assessment for leaing in the classroom:Explore a new perspective on effective assessment for leaing, including classroom, interim, and year-end assessments (from formative assessment to summative assessment).Lea how to create a curriculum that provides clear guidance as to what should be assessed.Acquire strategies for assessing four general types of skills:(1) cognitive skills, (2) knowledge-application skills, (3) metacognitive skills, and (4) general behavior skills.Develop expertise with classroom assessment tools, such as the types of declarative content, selected response items, and short constructed response questions.Download free reproducible tables and checklists to assist in implementing new methods of assessment design.A joint publication of ASCD and Solution TreeContents:Introduction Chapter 1:The Assessment-Friendly Curriculum Chapter 2:Proficiency Scales Chapter 3:Parallel Assessments Chapter 4:The Measurement Process and Different Types of Assessment Chapter 5:Summative Scores Chapter 6:Non-Subject-Specific Skills Chapter 7:Record Keeping and Reporting Epilogue Appendix A:Types of Declarative Content Appendix B:Types of Test Response Items References and Resources Books in The New Art and Science of Teaching series:The New Art and Science of TeachingThe Handbook for the New Art and Science of TeachingThe New Art and Science of Teaching ReadingThe New Art and Science of Teaching WritingThe New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment

About the Author

Part of The New Art and Science of Teaching seriesShift to a new paradigm of classroom assessment that is more accurate, meaningful, and authentic. The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment methods and details how to use classroom assessment to its full potential. Step by step, the authors outline a clear path for transitioning to more holistic assessment methods that truly reflect course curriculum and student progress.Lea how you can develop authentic assessment for leaing in the classroom:Explore a new perspective on effective assessment for leaing, including classroom, interim, and year-end assessments (from formative assessment to summative assessment).Lea how to create a curriculum that provides clear guidance as to what should be assessed.Acquire strategies for assessing four general types of skills:(1) cognitive skills, (2) knowledge-application skills, (3) metacognitive skills, and (4) general behavior skills.Develop expertise with classroom assessment tools, such as the types of declarative content, selected response items, and short constructed response questions.Download free reproducible tables and checklists to assist in implementing new methods of assessment design.A joint publication of ASCD and Solution TreeContents:Introduction Chapter 1:The Assessment-Friendly Curriculum Chapter 2:Proficiency Scales Chapter 3:Parallel Assessments Chapter 4:The Measurement Process and Different Types of Assessment Chapter 5:Summative Scores Chapter 6:Non-Subject-Specific Skills Chapter 7:Record Keeping and Reporting Epilogue Appendix A:Types of Declarative Content Appendix B:Types of Test Response Items References and Resources Books in The New Art and Science of Teaching series:The New Art and Science of TeachingThe Handbook for the New Art and Science of TeachingThe New Art and Science of Teaching ReadingThe New Art and Science of Teaching WritingThe New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment