Designing Effective Assessments

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—Diane Hren, Head of Educational Programs at ACS International Schools, Cobham, England

“This book empowers classroom educators to enter the challenging world of assessment. . . . With compelling research and easy-to-use checklists, the authors provide a bridge from theory to practice. . . . Every teacher in every grade level and subject will benefit from the clear, thoughtful, and practical guidelines in this book.” —Douglas Reeves, Founding Partner, Creative Leadership Solutions, Boston, Massachusetts

Assessment is a critical component of effective teaching and learning. Designing Effective Assessments presents K–12 educators with ten key, research-based tools to create quality assessments that provide valuable data. Authors James H. Stronge, Leslie W. Grant, and Xianxuan Xu offer clear directions for incorporating these tools into daily classroom practice to make effective use of assessment data. With quality assessment processes in place, teachers at all grade levels can accurately measure student mastery and shape instruction to increase achievement. Readers will: • Study research that supports each of the assessment design tools described in this book

DESIGNING EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENTS

“Designing Effective Assessments provides practical information, advice, and activities for assessing the links between teaching strategies and learner outcomes—both affective and cognitive. . . . It is a valuable resource for self-study or collaborative peer learning.”

• Explore the benefits of involving students in the assessment process

• Examine how standards-based grading and reporting communicate student learning better than traditional assessment practices • Use reproducible handouts to create effective assessment and feedback practices

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• Learn how to align grading policies and practices to ensure they are valid and reliable

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