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Strategies For Classroom Assessment That Drives Student Engagement And Learning

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Assessment is an essential part of the teaching and learning process. It allows teachers to measure student learning and identify areas where students need additional support. However, traditional assessment methods often fail to engage students and can actually discourage learning.

Embedded Formative Assessment: (Strategies for Classroom Assessment That Drives Student Engagement and Learning) (The New Art and Science of Teaching)

by Dylan Wiliam

4.7 out of 5

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This book provides educators with a comprehensive overview of assessment strategies that can be used to effectively measure student learning and drive engagement. These strategies are based on the latest research on how students learn and are designed to be both formative and summative.

Chapter 1: The Importance of Assessment

The first chapter of the book discusses the importance of assessment in the teaching and learning process. It provides an overview of the different types of assessment and explains how each type can be used to measure student learning. The chapter also discusses the challenges of assessment and provides tips for overcoming these challenges.

Chapter 2: Formative Assessment Strategies

Formative assessment is an ongoing process that helps teachers identify student learning needs and adjust their instruction accordingly. This chapter provides an overview of a variety of formative assessment strategies, including:

* Questioning * Observation * Homework * Quizzes * Projects

The chapter also provides tips for using formative assessment data to improve instruction.

Chapter 3: Summative Assessment Strategies

Summative assessment is a one-time assessment that is used to measure student learning at the end of a unit or course. This chapter provides an overview of a variety of summative assessment strategies, including:

* Tests * Essays * Projects * Portfolios * Performance tasks

The chapter also provides tips for using summative assessment data to inform instruction.

Chapter 4: Assessment for Student Engagement

Student engagement is essential for learning. This chapter provides an overview of assessment strategies that can be used to engage students in the learning process. These strategies include:

* Using technology * Making assessment fun * Providing choice * Giving feedback

The chapter also provides tips for creating an assessment environment that is supportive and encouraging.

Chapter 5: Assessment for Equity

Assessment should be fair and equitable for all students. This chapter provides an overview of assessment strategies that can be used to reduce bias and promote equity. These strategies include:

* Using multiple assessment methods * Providing accommodations for students with disabilities * Eliminating bias from assessment tasks

The chapter also provides tips for creating an assessment environment that is inclusive and supportive for all students.

Assessment is an essential part of the teaching and learning process. However, traditional assessment methods often fail to engage students and can actually discourage learning. This book provides educators with a comprehensive overview of assessment strategies that can be used to effectively measure student learning and drive engagement. These strategies are based on the latest research on how students learn and are designed to be both formative and summative.

Embedded Formative Assessment: (Strategies for Classroom Assessment That Drives Student Engagement and Learning) (The New Art and Science of Teaching)

by Dylan Wiliam

4.7 out of 5