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Author:
Maura O'Brien Carlson,
Gregg E. Humphrey,
Karen S. Reinhardt
Recommended by the National Science Teachers Association
"This wonderful 'how-to' book offers new approaches for assessing inquiry-based teaching and learning.
"Readers will be convinced of the many advantages of continuous assessment, not only for students but also for their own professional development. This book is a must for the science educator’s library." - Sharon Fisher, High School Biology Teacher
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State and local tests are being increasingly used to document levels of learning and build accountability into the education system. But educators committed to learning for all need more than just standardized tests and end assessments. This book, coauthored by WestEd staff member Maura O'Brien Carlson, offers teachers and professional leaders tools for monitoring and improving student achievement in the sciences.
With over a decade of experience working with hundreds of science teachers, the authors have developed a program that enables teachers to identify difficult areas of student learning and to modify teaching strategies to further student success. This constant assessment also allows teachers to identify troublesome concepts and address them before the state and local assessments are given and the results tabulated.
Through clear examples — supported by research — the authors provide a rationale and practical tools for weaving continuous assessment and reflective instruction into the fabric of science learning.
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Audience: Teachers, Teacher Educators
Product Information
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Corwin Press
Copyright: 2003
Order #: LI-03-01
Pages: 179
Price: $26.95
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