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Practical educational assessment for busy school leaders In nontechnical terms, this book sets forth what new and seasoned school leaders need to know about educational assessment so they can lead assessment of learning, meet accountability requirements, and make sound decisions based on evidence. James W. Popham covers assessment topics that educators commonly face, using plain language and practical examples. Administrators will learn about: Validity, reliability, and assessment biasUsing rubrics and formative assessment Constructing tests and preparing students for test takingMeasuring students' attitudes, interests, and valuesAssessing students with disabilities and English language learnersInterpreting results of large-scale assessments
Synopsis
Educational assessment in a nutshell for busy school leaders
A leading expert in educational assessment, W. James Popham discusses the key principles that educational leaders need to know about educational ass
Synopsis
With plain language and practical examples, Popham covers key understandings for school leaders, including validity, formative assessment, interpreting test results, instructional sensitivity, and more.