Student Assessment - Fast, Frequent, and Formative

In this book, the author provides strategies and techniques, such as the use of graphic organizers, quick writes, and journaling, to be used as formative assessments. Specific information about each tool and recommendations for data analysis and implementation are provided, helping teachers to implement formative assessment effectively and efficiently and allow their students to "preset the reset button" and master the skills they need to be successful in the classroom.

List of contents

Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: Press the Reset Button
Chapter 2: Formative Assessment: Purpose
Chapter 3: Formative Assessment: Reliability and Validity
Chapter 4: Pre Assessments
Chapter 5: Commercial Short-Cycle Assessments
Chapter 6: Assignments and Assessments
Chapter 7: Collaborative Learning
Chapter 8: Writing
Chapter 9: Graphic Organizers
Chapter 10: Games
Chapter 11: Discussions
Chapter 12: Technology
Chapter 13: Efficiency in Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter 14: Instructional Interventions
Chapter 15: Bringing it all together
Bibliography
Index

About the author

Debra Dirksen is on the faculty of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM. A former middle school teacher, Debra continues to work with teachers to better meet the needs of k-20 students.

Product details

• Authors: Debra Dirksen, Debra J. Dirksen, Dirksen Debra J.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2013
• EAN: 9781475801200
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-0120-0
• No. of pages: 174
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Testing & Measurement, EDUCATION / Evaluation & Assessment, Education: examinations and assessment, Examinations & assessment