Assessment Powered Teaching

Nancy W. Sindelar

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781634503082
• eBook ISBN: 9781510700833
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Classroom Management

Knowledge is power, and this book puts assessment data and instruction together in a step-by-step format. Instead of dreading the time testing takes from teaching, you can harness its power to define learning targets, build standards-based assessments; gather and use test data in the classroom, and develop data-driven teaching strategies. Assessment expert Nancy W. Sindelar provides practical tools that help teachers:
• Use formative and summative assessment results to enhance instruction
• Motivate students by providing clear learning targets
• Utilize technology to analyze students' progress
• Raise test scores
Included are testimonials from teachers, numerous data analysis examples, rubrics, and a chapter on culturally diverse schools. Designed to be adaptable, this book is a powerful resource for teachers, teacher teams, and all educators dedicated to enhancing student learning.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Author
• Introduction
• 1. Using the Power of Assessment
• 2. Creating a Data-Driven Instructional System
• 3. Making Data-Driven Decisions in the Classroom 37
• 4. Empowering Students With the Results of Their Learning 65
• 5. Powering Achievement in Culturally Diverse Classrooms 82
• 6. Harnessing the Power of Collective Wisdom
• Glossary of Terms
• References
• Index