Marzano Resources A Teacher's Guide to Standards-Based Learning

by Tammy Heflebower, Jan K Hoegh, Philip B. Warrick

With foreword by Robert J. Marzano When teachers adopt standards-based learning, students take ownership of their education and achievement soars. Written specifically for K-12 teachers, this resource details a sequential approach for connecting curriculum, instruction, assessment methods, and feedback through standards-based education. The authors provide practical advice, real-world examples, and answers to frequently asked questions designed to support you through this important transition. Implement standards-based grading, instruction, and curriculum in your classroom and
About the Authors
About Marzano Research
Foreword by Robert J. Marzano
Introduction
Chapter 1: Planning Instruction With Proficiency Scales
Chapter 2: Instructing With Proficiency Scales
Chapter 3: Setting Goals and Tracking Progress
Chapter 4: Administering Quality Classroom Assessments and Figuring Grades
Chapter 5: Teaching Exceptional Students
Chapter 6: Communicating Grades
Epilogue
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix Creation of an Elementary Unit Plan
References and Resources
Index

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Teaching

176 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published September 28, 2018

Reviews

[Terry Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a big proponent of standards referenced grading, it believe that it can only be equitable and just if we analyze the standards and expectations through an antiracist lens. Standards are only legitimate if the students, educator and community have co-constructed them. In public schools, the sheer size of the community makes that a difficult obstacle, but we can and should do everything we can to seek out students’ and families’ input on what the prescribed standards are missing and what should be prioritized. How are we incorporating social justice standards, social emotional standards, and others? How do we create standards that allow for a wide range of ways of being and knowing. Ultimately, I’d rather it be called goals-referenced learning.

All that being said: this book does not inspire or make space for that deeper understanding. It has some good tips and things to challenge thinking around grades, but it just doesn’t go far enough. It feels very corporate reform-y. The proficiency scale is garbage. It implies that a 2.0 should mean basic content knowledge or skills that should be mastered before students could be successful at 3.0 proficiency of whatever skills is being measured. That is horrible advice. Students don’t need all the basic stuff to engage in high order thinking or work. Start with the hood stuff and that other stuff will come along. There’s more I could say, but suffice it to say that if you are a traditional style teacher, this book will challenge you to do better, but it does not give you the tools to really revolutionize your learning environment.

[Gordon Eldridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book includes instructions and examples for most of the actions a teacher would need to take to create a standards-based classroom. it is very much an entry level book. If you already have significant experience with standards-based teaching and learning, this book is probably not your best bet. The examples are of very varying quality. Some are great, and some are pretty superficial. All in all though, a good guide if you are just starting on the path of becoming a standards-based classroom.

[Geoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here's the latest fad in education that won't really change much. This book could have been half the length, and been better for it. I'm not saying that Standards-Based Learning is a bad idea, it's just that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Good teaching is just good teaching.

[Kaysea Porter · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s pretty good for an instructional manual on a grading scale. As a teacher, the quantity of work required to make a transition to standards based grading is pretty daunting though.

It’s informative but not entertaining.

[Tani · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually thought the School Leader’s Guide was more helpful.

[Gistock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle version preferred

You will want to highlight the book a lot so the Kindle version might be a great choice to read this book.

[Joe McCluney · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the clearest and most useful books I've read about how to use proficiency scales in each part of the planning, instructing, and assessing stages of a unit.

[Aurora Dimitre · Rating 3 out of 5]

meh.

[Debi Rodrigues · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explained proficiency scales well