Making Assessment Matter
Using Test Results to Differentiate Reading Instruction
By Nonie K. Lesaux, Sky H. Marietta | Publisher: Guilford Publications
About the book
All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates accountability concerns with data-driven instruction. Teachers learn to use different types of test scores to understand and address students' specific learning needs. The book features an in-depth case example of a diverse elementary school that serves many struggling readers and English language learners. Reproducible planning and progress monitoring forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2\" x 11\" size.
Editions of Making Assessment Matter
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781462502462
- EBook
- ISBN 9781462502509
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All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates accountability concerns with data-driven instruction. Teachers learn to use different types of test scores to understand and address students' specific learning needs. The book features an in-depth case example of a diverse elementary school that serves many struggling readers and English language learners. Reproducible planning and progress monitoring forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2\" x 11\" size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Making Assessment Matter about?
All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates accountability concerns with data-driven instruction. Teachers learn to use different types of test scores to understand and address students' specific learning needs. The book features an in-depth case example of a diverse elementary school that serves many struggling readers and English language learners. Reproducible planning and progress monitoring forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2\" x 11\" size.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Making Assessment Matter?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching skills and techniques > Teaching of reading, writing and numeracy
Where can I read a sample of Making Assessment Matter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462502462
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Making Assessment Matter?
Nonie K. Lesaux, Sky H. Marietta
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Making Assessment Matter is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462502462) and ebook(ISBN 9781462502509)
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