Creating Independent Student Learners, 7-9: A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning

by Pauline Clarke, Ruth Sutton, Thompson Owens

A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades 7–9 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N–9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set. This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles. Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include: • Unit examples from social studies, science, math, phys. ed., and special education classes. • Designing units which transfer more responsibility to students. • Improving student performance on tests and assignments.

Genres: School

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Patrick Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, I found several of the concepts very interesting. I have always tried to create independent student learners and I have had varying success. My personal takeaways are: learning conversations, wall expectations, and ensuring the students are aware of the learning task and learning intent. The downside to this book is the ability to reproduce the documents. The book is not a standard size and some of the more interesting items are not featured in tables and would take time to recreate.

[Jon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reminders about assessment and instruction. Nothing groundbreaking.