Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-176).
Contents
Introduction: What is a Short-Cycle Assessment? -- Part I: An introduction to Short-Cycle Assessments -- 1. The Long and the Short of Short-Cycle Asessments -- 2. The Score Process -- 3. Understanding the Content Standards -- 4. Understanding the State Assessments -- 5. Creating a Pacing Guide -- 6. Question Writing: Constructing Questions that Address the Standard -- 7. Designing Your Assessment -- 8. Standardization of Administration -- 9. Looking at the Data -- 10. Making Adjustments in the Classroom -- Epilogue: Where to Go From Here? -- Part II: Blueprints for the Process -- References.
Summary
Shows how to improve student achievement by providing your students with frequent feedback on their work.