Written by an expert in the field of classroom assessment, Essential Assessment Concepts for Teachers and Administrators, Second Edition is a user-friendly resource that helps teachers, administrators, and other school personnel understand how to apply essential assessment concepts in their schools. This guide is also an ideal reference for policymakers in making assessment-related decisions. Whether the assessment is focused on what occurs in the classroom or on externally mandated standardized tests, teachers will learn how to effectively integrate the assessment process with teaching and learning to enhance student learning and promote overall educational goals. The author provides guidelines for developing high-quality assessments and for using them appropriately and discusses important principles of standardized testing, including standards-based testing. This second edition features two new chapters. Chapter 5aprovides a succinct overview of different assessment techniques and methods, including both constructed-response and closed-end assessments, while Chaptera8 discusses grading practices in the context of standards-based education.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sage Publications Inc
ISBN-13
9781412955515
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94482339
Product Key Features
Author
James H. Mcmillan
Publication Name
Assessment Essentials for Standards-Based Education
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
177mm
Item Weight
370g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
James H. Mcmillan
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