Through Their Eyes: A Strategic Response to the National Achievement Gap examines the myths that constrain African American school achievement and how to remove the barriers
Assessment techniques and the results of research on school improvement approaches.
This manual presents the ACO process of guided writing of a paragraph, holistic assessment of the paragraph on three specific criteria, and a follow-up developmental interview with the student. Assessment and scoring forms are included.
Twenty forms to be used with ACO: Assessment of Writing and Thinking Skills
Based on a study involving teachers in English schools, this book offers valuable insights into assessment for learning as teachers describe how they turned the ideas into practical action in their schools.
Aimed at practicing and future education professionals, this book documents recent research in the fields of educational psychology, cognitive science and educational administration.
This guide summarizes research findings and policy recommendations from eight documents related to mathematical content, effective teaching and learning, and assessment.
The book explores how teachers' deep understanding of basic mathematics contributes to their students' success. The central message is that the quality of knowledge gained, for both teachers and students, is more important than its quantity.
Based on a study in Philadelphia middle schools, this book issues a compelling call for urban school reform that actually touches students' daily lives.
This four-CD set includes videos from eighth grade mathematics lessons in seven countries and aims to facilitate teacher learning and serve as a professional development resource.
The book examines the popular myths and perceptions behind why African American students are not achieving and replaces them with five key barriers as identified by the 971 interviewees in an extensive study.