The Handbook for Embedded Formative Assessment (A Practical Guide to Classroom Formative Assessment Strategies)

Solution Tree

ISBN 10: 1945349506 / ISBN 13: 9781945349508

Published by Solution Tree Press, 2017

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Synopsis:

Developed as a companion to Embedded Formative Assessment, 2nd edition, this handbook guides K-12 teachers through the process of developing effective formative assessments. Inside its pages, you'll find tried-and-tested classroom strategies, practical how-tos, and exercises designed to guide implementation. The book also includes discussion questions that can be answered as teams or used for individual reflection.

Learn how to implement the strategies of formative assessment in the classroom:

• Explore research that states classroom formative assessment is the most impactful (and cost-effective) approach to raising student academic achievement.
• Review the five key strategies of classroom formative assessment.
• Gain more than 50 practical techniques for classroom formative assessment.
• Clarify and share learning intentions and success criteria, elicit evidence of student achievement, and give feedback that moves learning forward.
• Understand that teacher quality remains the most important determinant of student engagement and learning.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Understanding Formative Assessment
Chapter 2: Clarifying, Sharing, and Understanding Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
Chapter 3: Eliciting Evidence of Learners' Achievement
Chapter 4: Providing Feedback That Moves Learning Forward
Chapter 5: Activating Students as Instructional Resources for One Another
Chapter 6: Activating Students as Owners of Their Own Learning
Appendix: Observation Tools
References and Resources

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Handbook for Embedded Formative ...
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New