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Zusatztext "This excellent book is sure to provide guidance to PLC groups wanting to focus on improved use and understanding of assessment as it relates to raising the level of rigor. Blackburn offers practical ideas that all principals need to firm up their basic knowledge of assessment! and to lead successful discussions with their staff. The book also equips teachers with a good foundation of assessment! reminding them of what rigor is and what rigor isn't." - Susan Gorman! Director of Student Improvement! Osawatomie USD 367! KS"Since the term 'rigor' is an integral part of the teaching and learning fabric! this book's concrete explanation of what rigor in assessment actually means will benefit all teachers! school leaders and district leaders." - Nikki Mouton! Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction! Gwinnett County Public Schools! GA"Barbara Blackburn consistently drives home the need for increased rigor in our schools. In her latest book on rigor and assessment! she gives practical advice and strategies to which teachers understand and relate. I am thankful for her work on rigor and the difference it is made in my district. Thank you! Barbara."--Dr. Karen Hickman! Deputy Superintendent of Academic Achievement! Pasadena ISD! TX Informationen zum Autor Dr. Barbara R. Blackburn is the bestselling author of sixteen books and is a sought-after consultant (www.barbarablackburnonline.com). She was an award-winning professor at Winthrop University and has taught students of all ages. Klappentext Learn how to assess students in a way that truly impacts learning. Zusammenfassung Learn how to assess students in a way that truly impacts learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Meet the Author Acknowledgments eResources Introduction Chapter 1: Best Practices in Rigor and Assessment Chapter 2: Planning for Rigorous Assessments Chapter 3: Linking Instruction and Assessment to Improve Rigor Chapter 4: Formative Assessment for Rigor Chapter 5: Rigorous Summative Assessments Chapter 6: Performance-Based Assessments Enhance Rigor Chapter 7: Differentiated Assessments to Increase Rigor for All Students Chapter 8: Grading in a Rigorous Classroom Chapter 9: The Critical Role of Feedback in the Rigorous Classroom Chapter 10: Working Together to Improve Assessment in Rigorous Classrooms References ...