Assessing Learning in the Classroom (Student Assessment Series) by Jay McTighe, Steven Ferrara

Offers advice on testing students from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing English Language Learners - ISBN 0810620766
Including Students With Disabilities in Assessments - ISBN 0810620758

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