Geography Inside the Black Box

By Paul Weeden and David Lambert

Drawing from evidence-based research findings, Geography Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Geography Classroom explores the strong correlation between formative assessment and increased student achievement and provides recommendations to help geography educators: * Develop formative work within a school social studies department * Use sources of evidence to adjust instruction and increase learning * Practice formative assessment that is workable and productive in geography classes * Teach students to conduct productive peer- and self-assessment This booklet gives geography teachers practical solutions for implementing formative assessment in the classroom to foster a shared belief that all students can be successful.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941112145
• ISBN13: 9781941112144
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Learning Sciences Intl Llc
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.3" x 6.0"