Classroom Assessment: A Practical Guide for Educators | Teacher Resources & Student Evaluation Strategies | Perfect for Lesson Planning & Professional Development

• Provides detailed information on· the functions of assessment;· how to construct, administer, and interpret the results of teacher-developed assessment techniques; and· how to interpret the results of externally developed instruments such as standardized tests.• Both traditional and newer, alternative assessment techniques are covered.• Advantages and disadvantages of each assessment technique are discussed.• A companion website helps both instructors and students obtain additional information on topics of special interest to them.• Numerous examples of the principles and procedures make it easy for students to understand the material.• The highly practical nature of this book stems from the focus on how assessment intertwines with other everyday activities in classrooms.• Measurement theory and computational procedures that are unlikely to be used by classroom teachers are de-emphasized, producing a textbook that provides comprehensive coverage without being unnecessarily technical.