Common Formative Assessments 2.0: How Teacher Teams Intentionally Align Standards, Instruction, and Assessment

by Larry B. Ainsworth

Assessments that improve the speed and quality of learning — fully updated for teacher teams!

In this expanded, all-new edition, author Larry Ainsworth provides a system of intentionally aligned components (standards, instruction, assessments, and data analysis) that all work together to improve student learning. Readers will learn








Upgrade your CFAs using CFA 2.0!



CFA 2.0 is so much more than assessment design. It shows teachers how they can intentionally align standards, instruction, assessment, and data analysis in every unit of study.

Genres: Education

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2014

Reviews

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A LOT of information packed into this textbook. I love the forward-thinking approach to curriculum development but would need several years of practice before I would feel comfortable going through the whole CFA process.

[Wisdom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

CFA 2.0 provides the structure that ensures effective instruction and visible evidence of learning. Collective efficacy and student engagement are key components.

[Kristal Mott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dense read, but good information about how to organize and plan units using authentic assessment.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful book detailing a process for identifying priority standards, learning progressions, and designing common formative assessments with teacher teams.