Fast and Effective Assessment: How to Reduce Your Workload and Improve Student Learning

by Glen Pearsall

What if teachers could dramatically reduce the amount of time they spend reviewing and correcting student work and actually see better results in terms of student learning? That's the goal of Glen Pearsall, who shares dozens of classroom-tested strategies that lessen teachers' workload while increasing students' class participation and improving their understanding. Readers will learn how to Drawing from his own experience as a teacher and coach, Pearsall offers practical, real-world advice in the form of techniques that are both effective and sustainable in the everyday classroom. The result is smarter assessment—for both teachers and students.

Genres: Education

211 pages, Paperback

Published February 5, 2018

Reviews

[Hayden Blackburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast and Effective Assessment by Glen Pearsall is a highly practical guide for educators looking to reduce their workload while improving the quality of student learning. The book offers clear, actionable strategies that focus on making assessments more efficient and impactful, making it an invaluable resource for busy teachers. While the book is packed with useful ideas, some sections could have benefitted from more concrete examples or deeper exploration of specific challenges teachers face. However, the overall message is practical, motivating, and rooted in evidence-based practicesFor teachers seeking to streamline their assessment process while still making a meaningful impact on student learning, this book is a solid choice. It’s a resource you’ll likely revisit throughout your teaching career.

[Rebekah Hawkins]

As a college student studying to become an ag teacher, I found Fast and Effective Assessment by Glen Pearsall to be an invaluable resource. Pearsall provides practical strategies that balance the need for thorough assessment with the realities of a teacher's workload. His tips on formative assessments, peer feedback, and self-assessment are especially helpful for creating engaging learning environments in the classroom. As someone who will soon be managing multiple classes and projects, the book's emphasis on efficiency while maintaining student growth resonates with me. It's a great guide for future ag teachers looking to work smarter, not harder.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast and Effective Assessment: How to reduce your workload and improve student learning was overall a great beginners book. Glen Pearsall does a great job going back to the basics and providing a new perspective. He gives many new and old strategies for common problems in any classroom. I am excited to use this in my classroom and look back on it when I come up with a challenge. The information was very thorough, but could perhaps need a better set up to display it for better understand.I would recommend to a friend

[Kendra Haskett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast and Effective Assessment by Glen Pearsall is a helpful guide for teachers looking to save time on grading while still giving meaningful feedback. It shares practical tips like quick-check methods, smarter marking strategies, and ways to help students assess their own work. The book is easy to read and full of useful examples, making it great for teachers in any subject or grade. While some ideas may need tweaking to fit your class, it’s a handy resource for making assessments faster and more effective.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best “teacher” book I have read in a long while! It is like a real teacher wrote it with real teacher issues. Lots of examples and ideas that will take many directions in the classroom. I have already re-read parts and played through how to implement things.

[Claudette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book about several different summative and formative assessments you can do to monitor student's progress. There are heaps of ideas in this book. Useful for any teacher.

[Hannah Reagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast and Effective Assessment by Glen Pearsall offers practical strategies for teachers to streamline assessment practices, reduce workload, and help students learn. Pearsall focuses on efficient, time-saving techniques that prioritize formative feedback over traditional grading, assisting educators to provide meaningful assessments without the stress of excessive paperwork. The book is filled with tips that can be easily applied in the classroom, making it a valuable resource for teachers looking to improve their efficiency and student engagement.