Contents (Tentative)
Foreword?
Introduction
1.?Principles of Effective Classroom Assessment
Principle #1?Assessment Should Serve Learning
Principle #2?Multiple Measures Provide More Evidence
Principle #3?Assessments Should Align with Goals
Principle #4?Assessments Should Measure What Matters
Principle #5?Assessments Should Be Fair
Conclusion
2.?An Assessment Planning Framework
Begin with the End in Mind
Classroom Assessment and National Content Standards
Purpose and Audience Matter
Classroom Assessment and Statewide Accountability Testing
Conclusion
3.?Assessment Methods
Selected Response
Brief Constructed Response
Performance-Based Assessments
Process-focused Assessments
Conclusion
4.?Evaluating Student Performance
Criterion Lists
Rubrics
Evaluation Roles
Conclusion
5.?Communicating Assessment Results
Communication Methods
Grading Principles and Practices
Formative Assessment and Feedback
Conclusion
6.?Classroom Assessment Strategies for Teachers
Practice 1. Use assessments to frame learning goals
Practice 2: Diagnose before you start teaching.
Practice 3: Create an authentic context for performance-based assessments
Practice 4: Show evaluative criteria in the beginning
Practice 5: Provide illustrative models
Practice 6: Offer appropriate choices
Practice 7: Provide ongoing feedback
Practice 8: Encourage self-assessment and goal setting
Conclusion
7.?Tips for School Leaders
1. Assess the Staff
2. Conduct a School Assessment Audit
3. Offer Targeted Professional Development
4. Share and Discuss Assessment-Related Articles
5. Develop or Adopt Principles of Assessment and Grading
6. Share Successful Practices
7. Schedule Peer Visitations
8. Design Assessments Collaboratively
9. Examine Assessment Results in Teams
10. Discourage Excessive Test Prep
11. Organize a Voluntary Book Study
Conclusion
Glossary of Assessment Terms
References
Index
About the Authors