Teachers use this classroom assessment tool to evaluate the reading progress of individual pupils in grades K-9. With multiple assessment activities and... a Bibliography of Children's Literature geared towards a diverse range of adolescents, the text offers new ways to assess literacy skills in a wide variety of student learners.

This text provides prospective and current teachers with a concise, non-technical, and practical guide to conducting a full range of high-quality... classroom assessments. The text emphasizes assessment in the context of the realities of teaching and teacher decision-making in an era of standards-based education. Assessment methods are integrated with instruction and presented according to when teachers evaluate students (before, during, and after an instructional unit), the learning targets that are measured, and standards emphasized in state-wide testing. There is considerable emphasis on the nature of learning targets and how different assessments are most appropriate for different targets. For each assessment technique, suggestions for effective practice are presented with examples, case studies, and teacher interviews. This edition includes additional emphasis on formative assessment for student learning.

This text provides prospective and current teachers with a concise, non-technical, and practical guide to conducting a full range of high-quality... classroom assessments. The text emphasizes assessment in the context of the realities of teaching and teacher decision-making in an era of standards-based education. Assessment methods are integrated with instruction and presented according to when teachers evaluate students (before, during, and after an instructional unit), the learning targets that are measured, and standards emphasized in state-wide testing. There is considerable emphasis on the nature of learning targets and how different assessments are most appropriate for different targets. For each assessment technique, suggestions for effective practice are presented with examples, case studies, and teacher interviews. This edition includes additional emphasis on formative assessment for student learning.

* Shows programs where to target professional development efforts* Measures teacher / child interactions* only tool of its kind* Reliable and valid:... developed, tested, and researched for over 10 years as part of the NCEDL and NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development - the largest state-funded preschool study with over 3,000 kids* Already in high demand - many state-wide agencies are interested in adopting for their programs*Note: Must be trained to use CLASS

When it comes to what makes a great teacher, credentials are nice, but don't overlook the importance of positive early childhood teacher student... interactions the primary ingredient in creating quality educational experiences that launch future school success. With CLASS, educators finally have an observational tool to assess classroom quality in pre-kindergarten through grade 3 based on teacher student interactions in the classroom rather than evaluation of the physical environment or a specific curriculum. CLASS is proven. Developed, tested, and researched for over a decade in more than 3,000 classrooms; addresses a school's most urgent needs. Use for accountability efforts, program planning, professional development, and research; is accurate. Repeated cycles of observation establish a real picture of the classroom; targets "trouble spots." Tabulated scores help identify areas in which improvement is needed; covers three crucial domains of high quality teacher student interaction: 1. Emotional Support: Social and emotional functioning in the classroom is an indicator of school readiness. CLASS evaluates the dimensions of positive climate, negative climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for student perspectives.2. Classroom Organization: Classrooms provide the most opportunities for learning when students are well behaved, active and engaged. CLASS considers behavior management, productivity, and instructional learning formats.3. Instructional Support: Are teachers making the most of opportunities to effectively support cognitive and language development through the curriculum? CLASS focuses on the roles of concept development, quality of feedback, and language modeling.What happens in the classroom between teacher and student is critical to how well the child learns. This must-have tool allows educators to assess the emotional and instructional environment and target efforts for improved academic outcomes and a brighter future for young learners.

The highly anticipated toddler version of the CLASSTM tool is here providing early childhood programs with an accurate, reliable way to assess effective... classrooms. For use with children from 15 36 months, this standardized observation tool measures the effectiveness of interactions between teachers and children, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success. The first tool to measure teacher child interactions for the toddler age group, CLASS Toddlercovers two crucial domains of teacher child interaction: Emotional and Behavioral Support and Engaged Support for Learningprovides developmentally appropriate descriptions of what effective interactions look like in toddler classroomsestablishes an accurate, complete picture of classroom interactions through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycleshighlights areas of strength and areas for improvement useful for guiding improvement effortsidentifies challenges and helps identify areas for improvementprovides important information related to programs' most urgent needs: accountability, professional development, and researchhas been used in several state evaluation systems and for national evaluations of Early Head Start With this must-have observation tool, early childhood programs now have a reliable way to assess quality and gather the information they need to improve teaching and learning.Reliable use of the CLASSTM tool requires training. The two-day CLASSTM Observation Training prepares observers to use the measure accurately and culminates with a test and one-year CLASSTM observer certification.

The second edition of this exceptionally lucid and practical assessment text provides a wealth of powerful concrete examples that help students to... understand assessment concepts and to effectively use assessment to support learning.   The book offers unique coverage of ways to use assessment to support student learning across the developmental span from Kindergarten through high school. Rather than treat assessment separately from instruction, this book’s unique approach treats assessment as a central factor in the life of a teacher every day, whether it’s part of planning instruction, composing small study groups, or communicating test results to pupils, parents and principals.  The book also provides more coverage than any other classroom assessment text of how to adapt assessment to the needs of students with disabilities and students whose first language is not English.

This revised and greatly expanded edition of the 1988 handbook offers teachers at all levels how-to advise on classroom assessment, including:What... classroom assessment entails and how it works.How to plan, implement, and analyze assessment projects. Twelve case studies that detail the real-life classroom experiences of teachers carrying out successful classroom assessment projects.Fifty classroom assessment techniquesStep-by-step procedures for administering the techniquesPractical advice on how to analyze your dataOrder your copy today.

Written with style and  whimsey, this text focuses on what classroom teachers really need to know about assessment rather than looking at a collection... of measurement esoterica. This well-written book is grounded in the reality of teaching today to show real-world teachers who want to use assessment in their classrooms the latest tools necessary to teach more effectively. The fifth edition of Classroom Assessment addresses the range of assessments that teachers are likely to use in their classrooms. With expanded coverage of problems related to measurement of special education children, a new student website with online activities, and an improved instructor’s manual, this book continues to be a cutting edge and indispensable resource not only for instructors, but also pre and in-service teachers.

Written with energy and wit, this reader-friendly text discusses practical ways in which teachers can use well-written tests to improve their... effectiveness in the classroom.   Exploring a wide range of classroom assessments as well as how these assessments can benefit student learning, the thoroughly revised sixth edition of Classroom Assessment retains its humorous tone and unique practice exercises while adding new research, new material, and new features. This edition covers both contemporary classroom assessment issues, including No Child Left Behind, instructor accountability, and formative assessments, while also covering traditional assessment topics such as assessment validity and assessment reliability.  Three new chapters include fresh and expanded material on formative assessments, the evaluation of instruction, and properly grading assessments. In addition, a new section at the end of the book provides students with critical thinking exercises that involve real-world assessment issues and that cover central topics from each chapter. Another new feature teaches readers how to best communicate with parents about assessments and assessment results.

This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment. The paperback edition guides foreign and... second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both teaching and learning. While firmly grounded in current research, the presentation is nontechnical and does not require a specialized degree in psychometrics, statistics, or research. The suggested assessment procedures are useful for a broad range of proficiency levels, teaching situations, and instructional approaches. Preview and follow-up activities assist the reader in applying the material from each chapter.