Classroom Assessment in Action
Shermis, Mark D.; Di Vesta, Francis J.
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Description for Classroom Assessment in Action
hardcover. Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 188 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1325.
Classroom Assessment in Action clarifies the multi-faceted roles of measurement and assessment and their applications in a classroom setting. Comprehensive in scope, Shermis and Di Vesta explain basic measurement concepts and show students how to interpret the results of standardized tests. From these basic concepts, the authors then provide clear and ordered discussions of how assessment and instruction is integrated into a functional process to enhance student learning. Guidelines are set forth for constructing various common assessments. Procedures are laid out to evaluate and improve assessments once they are constructed. Ultimately, the authors shed light on the myriad of factors ... Read more
Classroom Assessment in Action clarifies the multi-faceted roles of measurement and assessment and their applications in a classroom setting. Comprehensive in scope, Shermis and Di Vesta explain basic measurement concepts and show students how to interpret the results of standardized tests. From these basic concepts, the authors then provide clear and ordered discussions of how assessment and instruction is integrated into a functional process to enhance student learning. Guidelines are set forth for constructing various common assessments. Procedures are laid out to evaluate and improve assessments once they are constructed. Ultimately, the authors shed light on the myriad of factors ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
Number of Pages
560
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442208360
SKU
V9781442208360
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99-15
About Shermis, Mark D.; Di Vesta, Francis J.
Mark D. Shermis is professor of education and dean at the University of Akron. Francis J. Di Vesta is professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University.
Reviews for Classroom Assessment in Action
Classroom Assessment in Action is a very useful book on the subject of classroom assessment and how to incorporate assessment in instruction. It discusses a range of assessment methods, discussing traditional testing approaches in depth while showing the diversity of assessment practices beyond testing. . . [T]his is an excellent introductory text for teachers and professionals about how to construct, ... Read more