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Making Classroom Assessment Work
In simple and easy to follow steps, Anne Davies leads educators on the path to quality classroom assessment - the bridge between what research shows and what teachers can do in their classrooms to prepare students for their lifelong learning journey. This updated 2007 edition of Making Classroom Assessment Work offers more ideas and examples of using assessment for learning to guide instruction and present evidence of success. The thoughtful and thought-provoking framework provides a guide for teachers to from involving students, parents, and community members in the assessment process, to evaluating and reporting progress.
127 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Anne Davies
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Anne Davies, PhD, is an author, a consultant, and a researcher. With more than 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Davies has worked in a variety of positions, including classroom teacher, school district coordinator, department of education planner, school administrator, and university instructor. A world-renowned keynote presenter, her genuine care and commitment to support educators and their important work make her an approachable and insightful specialist.
Educators at every grade level throughout Canada, the United States, and other countries have benefited from the high-touch support Dr. Davies provides during professional development events and multiyear projects. She has worked with the University of Southern Maine; University of Victoria, Victoria, BC; University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK; McGill University, Montreal, QC; Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon; and the University of New England, Portland, Maine.
Dr. Davies is author/coauthor of more than 30 books and resources, including the Knowing What Counts series and the award-winning two-book set, Classroom Assessment, and The Facilitator's Guide to Classroom Assessment K-12. One of her most recent projects is the popular multimedia resource kit Workshop-in-a-Box. She has written book chapters and articles for educational journals and publications worldwide.
Dr. Davies earned a doctorate in education from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Dr. Davies is the author of Making Classroom Assessments Work and the co-author of A Fresh Look at Grading and Reporting in High Schools, Transforming Schools and Systems Using Assessment, Leading the Way to Assessment for Learning, and Setting and Using Criteria.
Anne Davies, PhD, is an author, a consultant, and a researcher. With more than 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Davies has worked in a variety of positions, including classroom teacher, school district coordinator, department of education planner, school administrator, and university instructor. A world-renowned keynote presenter, her genuine care and commitment to support educators and their important work make her an approachable and insightful specialist.
Educators at every grade level throughout Canada, the United States, and other countries have benefited from the high-touch support Dr. Davies provides during professional development events and multiyear projects. She has worked with the University of Southern Maine; University of Victoria, Victoria, BC; University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK; McGill University, Montreal, QC; Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon; and the University of New England, Portland, Maine.
Dr. Davies is author/coauthor of more than 30 books and resources, including the Knowing What Counts series and the award-winning two-book set, Classroom Assessment, and The Facilitator's Guide to Classroom Assessment K-12. One of her most recent projects is the popular multimedia resource kit Workshop-in-a-Box. She has written book chapters and articles for educational journals and publications worldwide.
Dr. Davies earned a doctorate in education from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Dr. Davies is the author of Making Classroom Assessments Work and the co-author of A Fresh Look at Grading and Reporting in High Schools, Transforming Schools and Systems Using Assessment, Leading the Way to Assessment for Learning, and Setting and Using Criteria.
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March 6, 2019
This book is about classroom curriculum and assessment for teachers.
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October 14, 2019
Very clear, conversational tone, lots of relevant info
February 24, 2014
I read this book as an extension to my reading for my Masters of Education.
This book's biggest draw is its simplicity and ease of reading. Davies does a great job talking about important assessment practices without being too wordy or too much like a textbook. I will be using portions of this book as solid PD reading for my staff team around assessment.
I think the only drawback of her work is that it would have been strengthened by using more of Chappuis, Stiggins, Chappuis, and Arter's work to define some of her categories. She said remarkable similar things, but treated them with some different wording.
Otherwise, this is a great read for teachers or administrators.
This book's biggest draw is its simplicity and ease of reading. Davies does a great job talking about important assessment practices without being too wordy or too much like a textbook. I will be using portions of this book as solid PD reading for my staff team around assessment.
I think the only drawback of her work is that it would have been strengthened by using more of Chappuis, Stiggins, Chappuis, and Arter's work to define some of her categories. She said remarkable similar things, but treated them with some different wording.
Otherwise, this is a great read for teachers or administrators.
November 9, 2016
As far as texts go, this one is pretty good. The language is straight forward and the examples are relevant and plentiful. A good read with useful and applicable information. I'm sure I'll refer back to it often
August 15, 2013
A very quick read packed with great ideas. This one got me excited to go back to the classroom this year!
September 20, 2013
Mealanie(LLED instrctor) recommendation
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