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- Book Title
- Everything School Leaders Need to Know About Assessment
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- ISBN
- 9781412979795
- Subject Area
- Reference, Education
- Publication Name
- Everything School Leaders Need to Know about Assessment
- Publisher
- Corwin Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Subject
- Leadership, General, Evaluation & Assessment
- Publication Year
- 2010
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- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 13 Oz
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- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
141297979X
ISBN-13
9781412979795
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038494038
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Everything School Leaders Need to Know about Assessment
Publication Year
2010
Subject
Leadership, General, Evaluation & Assessment
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Reference, Education
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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LCCN
2009-054004
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SThe writing style is great! Popham writes in such a way that one feels that he is speaking directly to you. The interspersing of humor-mostly in language and terms used-contributes very positively to the content, and the absence of educational jargon was so refreshing. The reader doesn "t feel overwhelmed., eoeFinally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessmentto help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction.e, 'eoeThe book is definitely needed and makes a distinct contribution to the field, especially for school leaders. The author asks thought-provoking questions and challenges the reader to follow through with staff.'e�, 'eoeFinally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessment to help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction.'e�, The book is definitely needed and makes a distinct contribution to the field, especially for school leaders. The author asks thought-provoking questions and challenges the reader to follow through with staff., 'eoeThe writing style is great! Popham writes in such a way that one feels that he is speaking directly to you. The interspersing of humor'e"mostly in language and terms used'e"contributes very positively to the content, and the absence of educational jargon was so refreshing. The reader doesn'e(tm)t feel overwhelmed.'e�, "Given the current climate of accountability in our nation, superintendents " toolboxes should include a solid understanding of the many forms of assessment. This book offers a practical discussion and explanation of educational assessment concepts and procedures that affect a school or district "s outcomes. Of great help to the busy administrator is Popham "s set of crucial understandings in each chapter that detail the essential ideas. The chapter titled 'Top 20 Crucial Understandings about Educational Assessment' reviews all the critical content and serves as a refresher on topics of importance.", The writing style is great! Popham writes in such a way that one feels that he is speaking directly to you. The interspersing of humor-mostly in language and terms used-contributes very positively to the content, and the absence of educational jargon was so refreshing. The reader doesn't feel overwhelmed., eoeThe writing style is great! Popham writes in such a way that one feels that he is speaking directly to you. The interspersing of humore"mostly in language and terms usede"contributes very positively to the content, and the absence of educational jargon was so refreshing. The reader doesne(tm)t feel overwhelmed.e, Given the current climate of accountability in our nation, superintendentse(tm) toolboxes should include a solid understanding of the many forms of assessment. This book offers a practical discussion and explanation of educational assessment concepts and procedures that affect a school or districte(tm)s outcomes. Of great help to the busy administrator is Pophame(tm)s set of crucial understandings in each chapter that detail the essential ideas. The chapter titled 'Top 20 Crucial Understandings about Educational Assessment' reviews all the critical content and serves as a refresher on topics of importance., Finally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessmentto help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction., SFinally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessment to help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction., eoeThe book is definitely needed and makes a distinct contribution to the field, especially for school leaders. The author asks thought-provoking questions and challenges the reader to follow through with staff.e, "Finally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessment to help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction." -- Kenneth Arndt, Superintendent "The book is definitely needed and makes a distinct contribution to the field, especially for school leaders. The author asks thought-provoking questions and challenges the reader to follow through with staff." -- Marie Blum, Superintendent "Given the current climate of accountability in our nation, superintendents' toolboxes should include a solid understanding of the many forms of assessment. This book offers a practical discussion and explanation of educational assessment concepts and procedures that affect a school or district's outcomes. Of great help to the busy administrator is Popham's set of crucial understandings in each chapter that detail the essential ideas. The chapter titled 'Top 20 Crucial Understandings about Educational Assessment' reviews all the critical content and serves as a refresher on topics of importance." -- The School Administrator, April 2011 "The writing style is great! Popham writes in such a way that one feels that he is speaking directly to you. The interspersing of humor-mostly in language and terms used-contributes very positively to the content, and the absence of educational jargon was so refreshing. The reader doesn't feel overwhelmed." -- Robert A. Frick, Superintendent, Finally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessment to help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction., Given the current climate of accountability in our nation, superintendents' toolboxes should include a solid understanding of the many forms of assessment. This book offers a practical discussion and explanation of educational assessment concepts and procedures that affect a school or district's outcomes. Of great help to the busy administrator is Popham's set of crucial understandings in each chapter that detail the essential ideas. The chapter titled 'Top 20 Crucial Understandings about Educational Assessment' reviews all the critical content and serves as a refresher on topics of importance., Finally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers. This book demystifies educational assessment to help educators better meet the needs of students by understanding how assessment relates to good classroom instruction., The writing style is great! Popham writes in such a way that one feels that he is speaking directly to you. The interspersing of humor--mostly in language and terms used--contributes very positively to the content, and the absence of educational jargon was so refreshing. The reader doesn't feel overwhelmed., Given the current climate of accountability in our nation, superintendents'e(tm) toolboxes should include a solid understanding of the many forms of assessment. This book offers a practical discussion and explanation of educational assessment concepts and procedures that affect a school or district'e(tm)s outcomes. Of great help to the busy administrator is Popham'e(tm)s set of crucial understandings in each chapter that detail the essential ideas. The chapter titled 'Top 20 Crucial Understandings about Educational Assessment' reviews all the critical content and serves as a refresher on topics of importance., SThe book is definitely needed and makes a distinct contribution to the field, especially for school leaders. The author asks thought-provoking questions and challenges the reader to follow through with staff.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
371.26
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Table Of Content
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author1. Why Do We Test? The Role of Assessment Coping with the Covert Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Unwarranted Perceptions of Precision Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading2. Validity: Assessments Cornerstone The Validity of Inferences Collecting Validity Evidence: Three Coins in the Fountain Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading3. Test Reliability Three Kinds of Consistency Assessment Consistency for Individual Students Reliability and Validity: Strange Bedfellows? Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading4. Assessment Bias What is Assessment Bias? Why is Assessment Bias So Reprehensible? Reducing Assessment Bias Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading5. Instructional Sensitivity Different Quests for Different Tests Mistaken Evaluations of Schooling What is Instructional Sensitivity? Determining an Accountability Test's Instructional Sensitivity What's a School Leader to Do? Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading6. Test Construction Purpose as the Measurement Motivator A Three-Component Game Plan Item Development Item Improvement Test Assembly Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading7. Rubrics: Potentially Potent Evaluative Tools What Makes Up a Rubric? Determining a Rubric's Quality Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading8. Formative Assessment: Underused Magic Bullet What is Formative Assessment What Evidence Supports Formative Assessment? How Does Formative Assessment Function? Once Over, Very Lightly Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading9. Assessing Students Affect Why Mess Around with Affect? How to Assess Students' Affect Building an Affective Inventory Crucial Understandings Recommended Reading10. "Top 20" Crucial Understandings About Educational Assessment Understanding the Understandings Spreading the Word The Top-20 List Recommended ReadingRecommended Reading RoundupIndex
Synopsis
W. James Popham, one of the most well-known and respected experts in educational assessment, discusses the key principles new and seasoned school leaders need to know about educational assessment to do their work effectively. Readers will come away with crucial understandings that allow them to lead assessment of learning, meet accountability requirements, and communicate knowledgeably about accountability and test results with students, parents, the media, and the public. Using plain language, a witty and engaging writing style, and practical examples, Popham covers: - Validity, reliability, and assessment bias - The importance of formative assessment - Assessing students with disabilities and English language learners - Interpreting results of large-scale assessments - Instructional sensitivity of accountability tests Everything School Leaders Need to Know About Assessment is a concise, authoritative guide to a topic that all educational leaders must understand in these critical times., Educational assessment in a nutshell for busy school leaders! A leading expert in educational assessment, W. James Popham discusses the key principles that educational leaders need to know about educational ass, With plain language and practical examples, Popham covers key understandings for school leaders, including validity, formative assessment, interpreting test results, instructional sensitivity, and more., Educational assessment in a nutshell for busy school leaders A leading expert in educational assessment, W. James Popham discusses the key principles that educational leaders need to know about educational ass, "Finally we have a book written on educational assessment that is easy to understand and keeps the reader engaged and focused on the topic. The author provides practical and useful information for both school administrators and classroom teachers." --Kenneth Arndt, SuperintendentCUSD #300 Schools, Carpentersville, IL "Popham asks thought-provoking questions and challenges the reader to follow through with staff." --Marie Blum, SuperintendentCanaseraga Central School District, Canaseraga, NY Educational assessment in a nutshell for busy school leaders! W. James Popham, one of the most well-known and respected experts in educational assessment, discusses the key principles new and seasoned school leaders need to know about educational assessment to do their work effectively. Readers will come away with crucial understandings that allow them to lead assessment of learning, meet accountability requirements, and communicate knowledgeably about accountability and test results with students, parents, the media, and the public. Using plain language, a witty and engaging writing style, and practical examples, Popham covers: Validity, reliability, and assessment bias The importance of formative assessment Assessing students with disabilities and English language learners Interpreting results of large-scale assessments Instructional sensitivity of accountability tests Everything School Leaders Need to Know About Assessment is a concise, authoritative guide to a topic that all educational leaders must understand in these critical times.
LC Classification Number
LB2822.75.P67 2010
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