Differentiated Assessment: How to Assess the Learning Potential of Every Student (Grades 6-12)

by Evangeline Harris Stefanakis, Deborah Meier

A comprehensive assessment system for working with underperforming students This book describes a comprehensive assessment system especially appropriate for multilingual and "differentiated" classrooms with large numbers of underperforming students. Drawing from Multiple Intelligences theory, the approach is specifically aimed at helping teachers understand how each student learns and how best to tailor instruction to serve individual students' needs. Although the program makes use of conventional standardized tests and disability screenings, it places special importance on two approaches in Student Portfolio Assessments and Personalized Learning Profiles. Formal profiles provide vital information about each student's cultural background, interests, strengths, and capabilities as well as their individual learning and language needs.

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2010