Assessment and Research

Assessment techniques and the results of research on school improvement approaches.

ACO: Assessment of Writing and Thinking Skills

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.

ACO: Forms, Advanced (Grades 10-Adult)

Twenty forms to be used with ACO: Assessment of Writing and Thinking Skills

ACO: Forms, Basic (Grades 4-6)

Twenty forms to be used with ACO: Assessment of Writing and Thinking Skills

ACO: Forms, Intermediate (Grades 7-12)

Twenty forms to be used with ACO: Assessment of Writing and Thinking Skills

Assessment for Learning

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.

Creating Powerful Thinking in Teachers and Students: Diverse Perspectives

Aimed at practicing and future education professionals, this book documents recent research in the fields of educational psychology, cognitive science and educational administration.

Improving Mathematics Education: Resources for Decision Making

This guide summarizes research findings and policy recommendations from eight documents related to mathematical content, effective teaching and learning, and assessment.

Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Teachers' Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics in China and the United States

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.

Listening to Urban Kids: School Reform and the Teachers They Want

Based on a study in Philadelphia middle schools, this book issues a compelling call for urban school reform that actually touches students' daily lives.

Teaching Mathematics in Seven Countries: TIMSS Video Study

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.

Through Their Eyes: A Strategic Response to the National Achievement Gap

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.