Assessment of Student Achievement

Synopsis

Norman Gronlund gives teachers the tools they need to support the development of high-quality assessments in the classroom. He presents a balanced, concise, and practical guide for testing and performance assessment that is rooted in effective classroom instruction and learning. Emphasizing that assessment is a broad term that includes testing and performance assessment, each used where it is most appropriate, Norman declares that valid assessment is necessary for effective instruction in order to improve student learning. He devotes a portion of the book to preparing and using classroom tests and performance assessments, assigning grades, and interpreting standardized test scores to students and parents.

Improve student learning with strategies that work!

• Spotlightsexpanded discussion of the role assessment playsduring the planning of instruction.
• Discussesvalidity and simple item analysis proceduresin greater detail.
• Featuresmore examplesto help teachers understand the application of assessment principles.
• Includesreferencesfor “Additional Reading” lists.
• An Instructor's Manual with sample test items and activities is available to adopters online by contacting your local representative.