Assessment Powered Teaching
Author | : Nancy W. Sindelar |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2015-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781510700833 |
ISBN-13 | : 1510700838 |
Rating | : 4/5 (838 Downloads) |
Download or read book Assessment Powered Teaching written by Nancy W. Sindelar and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge is power, and this book puts assessment data and instruction together in a step-by-step format. Instead of dreading the time testing takes from teaching, you can harness its power to define learning targets, build standards-based assessments; gather and use test data in the classroom, and develop data-driven teaching strategies. Assessment expert Nancy W. Sindelar provides practical tools that help teachers: • Use formative and summative assessment results to enhance instruction • Motivate students by providing clear learning targets • Utilize technology to analyze students’ progress • Raise test scores Included are testimonials from teachers, numerous data analysis examples, rubrics, and a chapter on culturally diverse schools. Designed to be adaptable, this book is a powerful resource for teachers, teacher teams, and all educators dedicated to enhancing student learning.