Essential Assessment Concepts for Teachers and Administrators (Experts In Assessment Series)

By James H. McMillan

Book Overview

A powerful tool to document and enhance learning

Assessment is at the forefront of reform in education. Now, a renowned expert in the field of assessment shows how to effectively integrate assessment with teaching and learning to attain today′s educational goals.

James McMillan illustrates essential assessment concepts in a concise manner that can be understood and applied by teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. Policymakers, as well, will find the content helpful in making assessment-related decisions.

Some of the critical concepts covered:

The role of assessment in teaching How validity is determined Factors influencing reliability Fairness in avoiding stereotypes Understanding and using numerical data Using standardized assessment results to improve instruction Practical suggestions for classroom assessment

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080396840X
• ISBN13: 9780803968400
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Corwin
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.5" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Helps teachers blend assessment processes with teaching and learning

James H. McMillan's ASSESSMENT ESSENTIALS FOR STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION appears in its second updated edition to help teachers blend assessment processes with teaching and learning. From basic principals of reliability and testing to using data to make improvements, ASSESSMENT ESSENTIALS is an important key to blending data with change.