Synopses & Reviews
Create assessments that target students' learning needs and fulfill state standards
In this revised edition of her bestseller, Kay Burke provides a wide range of easy-to-implement alternative assessments that address today's accountability requirements. Designed for use across all content areas, these formative assessments are rooted in the language of state standards and emphasize differentiating instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs. Updated research and examples will help K-12 teachers: Build observation checklists Develop unit plans using a multiple intelligence grid Create portfolios that emphasize metacognition Design performance tasks and rubrics Construct tests that focus on higher-order thinking skills
Synopsis
This fifth edition of the bestseller helps educators meet today's accountability requirements with a wide range of updated, easy-to-implement alternative assessments. The author demonstrates practical applications of assessment strategies and offers step-by-step guidelines for building observation checklists, developing unit plans using a multiple intelligences grid, designing performance tasks and rubrics, assessing student interviews and conferences, and much more.
Synopsis
Create assessments that meet state standards and target students' learning needs
In this revised edition of her bestseller, Kay Burke provides a wide range of easy-to-implement alternative assessments that address today's accountability requirements. Designed for use across all content areas, these formative assessments are rooted in the language of state standards and emphasize differentiating instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs. Updated research and examples help K-12 teachers:
- Build Response to Intervention checklists for struggling students
- Develop unit plans using differentiated learning and assessment strategies
- Create portfolios that emphasize metacognition
- Design performance tasks that motivate and engage students
- Construct rubrics that describe indicators of quality work
- Create tests that focus on higher-order thinking skills
Synopsis
This updated edition helps K-12 teachers build observation checklists, develop unit plans, and design performance tasks and rubrics that address mandated academic standards.