Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right - Using It Well

Classroom Assessment for Student Learning is a user-friendly guide that provides practical tips, activities, and real-world examples of effective assessment for learning in today's classrooms. It emphasizes the formative use of assessment results and focuses on five keys to quality classroom assessment, including establishing a clear assessment purpose, basing instruction and assessment on clear learning targets, designing or selecting assessments to meet standards of accuracy, communicating summative and formative results effectively, and involving students in the assessment process and in using results to further learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2019
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

The third edition of Classroom Assessment for Student Learning is a comprehensive guide designed to assist readers in effectively gathering accurate information about students' achievement and utilizing the assessment process and its results to enhance learning outcomes. This user-friendly guide is packed with practical tips, engaging activities, and real-world examples showcasing how assessment for learning is implemented in contemporary classrooms.

The third edition maintains its focus on five key principles of quality classroom assessment, with an increased emphasis on the formative use of assessment results. These keys serve as valuable tools for readers to achieve the following:

1. Establish a clear assessment purpose that aligns with the information needs of all intended users.
2. Base instruction and assessment on clear learning targets to ensure meaningful learning experiences.
3. Design or select assessments that meet rigorous standards of accuracy to provide reliable and valid data.
4. Communicate summative and formative results effectively to facilitate meaningful feedback and improvement.
5. Involve students in the assessment process and encourage them to use results to further their learning.

By incorporating these keys, readers can develop a comprehensive assessment framework that supports student learning and promotes continuous improvement in the classroom. Whether you are a teacher, educator, or researcher, this third edition of Classroom Assessment for Student Learning provides valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your assessment practices and achieve better educational outcomes.

Weight: 956g
Dimension: 217 x 274 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780135185575
Edition number: 3 ed