Susan M. Brookhart Bücher

Are you picking up all your students' work is trying to tell you? In this book, assessment expert Susan M. Brookhart and instructional coach Alice Oakley walk teachers through a better and more illuminating way to approach student work across grade levels and content areas. You'll learn to view students' assignments not as a verdict on right or wrong but as a window into what students got and how they are thinking about it. The insight you'll gain will help you * Infer what students are thinking, * Provide effective feedback, * Decide on next instructional moves, and * Grow as a professional. Brookhart and Oakley then guide teachers through the next steps: clarify learning goals, increase the quality of classroom assessments, deepen your content and pedagogical knowledge, study student work with colleagues, and involve students in the formative learning cycle. The book's many authentic examples of student work and teacher insights, coaching tips, and reflection questions will help readers move from looking at student work for correctness to looking at student work as evidence of student thinking.

Welcome to an adventure! If you are a teacher who is interested in developing a professional learning community to develop your classroom repertoire and increase your students achievement and motivation, you are in for a treat. A professional learning community (PLC) is a small group of teachers or administrators that meets regularly and works between meetings to accomplish shared goals. PLCs are vehicles for connecting teacher practice and student outcomes, improving both.About this Exploring Formative Assessment is your guide to creating a PLC to help further your understanding of how to use formative assessment in your school or classroom. You ll find everything you need to organize and run your PLC, including agendas, handouts, worksheets, and the background reading for each of seven sessions. You ll get the chance to try out new techniques and to collaborate with your colleagues as you deepen your understanding of formative assessment.

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Focusing on the challenges of assessing group work in educational settings, the book provides practical strategies for teachers navigating collaboration in classrooms. With the rise of group projects and the emphasis on 21st-century skills, it addresses concerns about the fairness of group grades and their reflection of individual learning. Assessment expert Susan M. Brookhart offers insights and examples to help educators effectively evaluate student contributions while fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The book emphasizes the importance of personalized feedback in enhancing student achievement across various subjects and grade levels. In this updated second edition, Susan M. Brookhart provides comprehensive guidance and introduces three key lenses for evaluating feedback effectiveness: adherence to research standards, its role as a learning opportunity for both students and teachers, and the student's ability to utilize the feedback to further their learning.

Effective rubrics are vital tools for enhancing classroom instruction and student learning, yet they are often misunderstood. Susan M. Brookhart outlines two key components of successful rubrics: criteria aligned with learning objectives and clear performance descriptions. The guide differentiates between various rubric types and clarifies misconceptions, while also comparing rubrics to other assessment tools. It provides practical guidance for using rubrics in formative assessment and grading, making it an essential resource for educators at all levels seeking to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Focusing on the effective use of student assessment data, the book provides educators with insights into various data types and their implications for student learning. It outlines how to analyze data to track achievement changes and offers guidance on interpreting and sharing results. Readers will learn to develop a systematic approach to data-driven decision-making, supported by real-world examples. The aim is to enhance understanding and application of assessment data to foster improvements in teaching and learning practices.

Twelve detailed strategies for grading and reporting.

Focusing on grading research, this book distills evidence into actionable findings and strategies aimed at enhancing grading policies and practices. It serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to implement effective grading systems based on solid research, ultimately aiming to foster better educational outcomes.