Classroom Assessment and Grading That Work

Classroom Assessment and Grading That Work

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In <i>Classroom Assessment and Grading That Work</i>, Robert J. Marzano provides an in-depth exploration of what he calls "one of the most powerful weapons in a teacher's arsenal." An effective standards-based, formative assessment program can help to dramatically enhance student achievement throughout the K-12 system, Marzano says. Drawing from his own and others' extensive research, the author provides comprehensive answers to questions such as these:<br>*What are the characteristics of an effective assessment program? <br>* How can educators use national and state standards documents as a basis for creating a comprehensive, topic-based assessment system? <br>* What types of assessment items and tasks are best suited to measuring student progress in mastering information, mental procedures, and psychomotor procedures? <br>* Why does the traditional point system used for scoring often lead to incorrect conclusions about a student’s actual knowledge? <br>* What types of scoring and final grading systems provide the most accurate portrayal of a student’s progress along a continuum of learning?<P>In addition to providing teachers with all the tools they need to create a better assessment system, <i>Classroom Assessment and Grading That Work</i> makes a compelling case for the potential of such a system to transform the culture of schools and districts, and to propel K–12 education to new levels of effectiveness and efficiency.