A Pig Don't Get Fatter the More You Weigh It: Classroom Assessments That Work Contributor(s): Jones, Phyllis (Editor), Carr, Judy F. (Editor), Ataya, Rosemarie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0807747548 ISBN-13: 9780807747544 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: No matter how many times you weigh a pig, all you learn is how much it weighs. If you want to learn something else, you need a different assessment. This sensible book explains how well-constructed assessments provide data that is essential to the development of learning opportunities for all students. The text includes contributions from teachers and teacher educators, classroom vignettes, and alternative approaches that have been proven useful in assessing the needs of a wide range of students. |
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BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - General - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling - Medical | Psychiatry - General |
Dewey: 372.126 |
LCCN: 2006028930 |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.22" W x 9.02" (0.52 lbs) 160 pages |
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Publisher Description: No matter how many times you weigh a pig, all you learn is how much it weighs. If you want to learn something else, you need a different assessment. This sensible book demonstrates the power of classroom assessments to improve both teaching and learning. In clear, straightforward language, the authors explain how well-constructed assessments provide data that is essential to the development of learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. This is an insightful overview of a subject that has, until now, generated far more heat than light. With contributions from teachers and teacher educators, this pragmatic book features:
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