Full Description
This book feasibly translates validated research and best practices in assessment so that the reader can incorporate the best practices of assessment into practical routines in schools and the classroom. Readers of this book will strengthen their knowledge and skills in selecting, designing, and using assessments that enable all learners to actively participate and monitor their own progress towards learning objectives.
This book is intended to be a hands-on guide for educators and students on the best and most effective practices for supporting students in their role as self-assessors. It develops sequentially from ensuring that students are assessment ready, to engaging students in assessment, and ultimately empowering students as assessors. Readers can also rely on the book to help them improve specific aspects of self-assessment that are most important in their setting and for their students.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1
Chapter 1: Foundations of success
Chapter 2: The soar model
Chapter 3: Touchstones of effective assessment
Part 2
Chapter 4: Assessment ready learners
Chapter 5: Engaging students in assessment
Chapter 6: Developing students as owners of assessment
Chapter 7: When students become agents of assessment
Part 3
Chapter 8: partnering with parents
Chapter 9: Conclusions and next steps
References
About the authors
