How do we know they're getting better? : assessment for 21st-century minds, K-8 / John Barell.

Author/creator Barell, John
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, ©2012.
Descriptionix, 247 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Educational tests and measurements--United States.
Education, Elementary--United States. --Evaluation.
Middle school education--United States. --Evaluation.
Curriculum change--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives. --United States.

Contents An overview -- Teacher modeling: "out of our comfort zones!" -- Designing the invitation-to-risk environment -- Curriculum for the 21st century -- Conducting pre-assessments: sitting by the judge -- Formative assessments: gathering a "wealth of information" -- From statements to good questions in kindergarten -- "My inquiry skills shot through the roof!": grade 6 -- How "STEM" changed my life!" -- From cookie cutter a to self-directed student -- Inquiry begins at home -- After action reviews: how to build upon what we know.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011036700
ISBN9781412995283 (pbk.)
ISBN1412995280 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB3051 .B263 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold