Assessment Powered Teaching

Sindelar, Nancy W.

ISBN 10: 1634503082 / ISBN 13: 9781634503082

Published by Skyhorse Publishing (edition Reissue), 2015

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Synopsis:

Knowledge is power, and this book puts assessment data and instruction together in a step-by-step format. Instead of dreading the time testing takes from teaching, you can harness its power to define learning targets, build standards-based assessments; gather and use test data in the classroom, and develop data-driven teaching strategies. Assessment expert Nancy W. Sindelar provides practical tools that help teachers:
• Use formative and summative assessment results to enhance instruction
• Motivate students by providing clear learning targets
• Utilize technology to analyze students’ progress
• Raise test scores
Included are testimonials from teachers, numerous data analysis examples, rubrics, and a chapter on culturally diverse schools. Designed to be adaptable, this book is a powerful resource for teachers, teacher teams, and all educators dedicated to enhancing student learning.

About the Author: Nancy W. Sindelar is consultant to schools across the country in the areas of standards-based curriculum and assessment alignment (including alignment to the Common Core State Standards), collection, use and interpretation of student test data, teacher mentorship and the development of high-performing teacher teams. By focusing on data-driven instruction, She has helped schools move from state academic “watchlists’ to “most improved status, based on state test scores. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Assessment Powered Teaching
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (edition Reissue)
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: Reissue.