About the Book
Presents and examines seven strategies structured around three essential questions--Where am I going? Where am I now? and How can I close the gap?--to give teachers quality, research-based recommendations about assessment practices for improving student achievement
KEY TOPICS: Generic topics: Education, Teaching, Assessment, Classroom Assessment, Formative Assessment, Assessment Literacy, Assessment for Learning, Embedded Assessment
Book-specific topics: Instructional traction, rubrics suited to formative use, feedback, feedback loop, seven strategies of assessment for learning, goal orientations, self-directed learners, student self-assessment, goal setting, self-reflection, student-friendly targets, peer assessment, peer feedback, assessment in support of learning, practice, role of practice in learning, students tracking their own learning, student-involved conferences, formative assessment and grading, classroom culture, learning culture, culture for learning, diagnostic assessment, success feedback, intervention feedback, next-step feedback, using examples of student work, making learning targets clear to students
MARKET: For practicing kindergarten through high school teachers in all subject areas
About the Author:
Jan Chappuis Educator and author Jan Chappuis has been an elementary and secondary teacher as well as a curriculum developer in English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and world languages. For the past 25 years, she has written books and developed workshops focused on classroom assessment literacy. A nationally recognized expert and thought leader in the area of formative assessment, Jan has presented both nationally and internationally and is best known for her ability to translate research recommendations into practical classroom applications. After working with Rick Stiggins, Steve Chappuis, and Judy Arter at the Assessment Training Institute in Portland, Oregon for twelve years, Chappuis is currently an educational writer and independent consultant specializing in classroom assessment practices that support learning.
