Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives by M. Christin

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Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives introduces current and future educators to SLOs as tools for shaping career- and college-ready students.

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As student learning objectives become an increasingly prominent approach to setting goals and growth measures in schools, teachers' competence in formative assessment is essential. Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives introduces current and future educators to SLOs as tools for shaping career- and college-ready students. Written in concise and straightforward language, and replete with step-by-step exercises, real-life examples, and illustrative charts, this useful guide provides pre- and in-service educators with the theoretical background and practical tools needed to implement the latest SLO research in their classrooms.

Author Biography

M. Christina Schneider is Senior Director of Psychometric Solutions at NWEA and is involved in various federally-funded research projects.Robert L. Johnson is Professor of Educational Research and Measurement at the University of South Carolina, USA.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Student Learning Objectives 2. Developing the SLO Learning Goal 3. Creating the SLO Learning Trajectory 4. A Principled Approach to Performance Task Design 5. Triangulating Evidence of Student Learning 6. Policy Decisions on the Use and Evaluation of Trajectory-based SLOs

Review

"Finally! A pragmatic approach for linking formative assessment practices to instructional next steps. For educators seeking to sharpen their professional practice and focus more deeply on teaching and learning, this book offers commonsense, easy-to-follow guidance that is meaningful for all engaged in the educational process: administrators, teachers, students, and even policy-makers. If you believe in the power of formative assessment and its impact on teaching and learning, this book is for you!"—Melissa Fincher, Former Deputy Superintendent for Assessment & Accountability at the Georgia Department of Education, USA"Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives provides teachers and other educational leaders a structured approach for unlocking the potential of standards-based frameworks with a consistent orientation of service to students and their development."—Chad Gotch, Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Washington State University, USA"What a great resource for teachers and administrators! Schneider and Johnson have created a guide that provides concrete information and tools for developing and measuring high quality trajectory-based SLOs. This book provides guidance for teachers to maximize the period between pre- and post-assessment to monitor students' progression toward the learning goals."—Missy Wall-Mitchell, Director of Accountability for School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, USA

Long Description

Using Student Learning Objectives for Assessment introduces SLOs to future and current educators as tools to shape career- and college-ready students. With step-by-step exercises, examples from real life, and illustrative charts, this volume adapts assessment research for educators and anyone preparing to become an educator. Written in concise and straightforward language, this useful guide gives future educators the theoretical background and practical tools that they need to put the latest SLO research to work in their classrooms.

Review Quote

"Finally! A pragmatic approach for linking formative assessment practices to instructional next steps. For educators seeking to sharpen their professional practice and focus more deeply on teaching and learning, this book offers commonsense, easy-to-follow guidance that is meaningful for all engaged in the educational process: administrators, teachers, students, and even policy-makers. If you believe in the power of formative assessment and its impact on teaching and learning, this book is for you!" --Melissa Fincher, Former Deputy Superintendent for Assessment & Accountability at the Georgia Department of Education, USA " Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives provides teachers and other educational leaders a structured approach for unlocking the potential of standards-based frameworks with a consistent orientation of service to students and their development." --Chad Gotch, Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Washington State University, USA "What a great resource for teachers and administrators! Schneider and Johnson have created a guide that provides concrete information and tools for developing and measuring high quality trajectory-based SLOs. This book provides guidance for teachers to maximize the period between pre- and post-assessment to monitor students' progression toward the learning goals." --Missy Wall-Mitchell, Director of Accountability for School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, USA

Details ISBN1138649538 ISBN-10 1138649538 ISBN-13 9781138649538 Format Paperback Series Student Assessment for Educators Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Robert L. Johnson Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2018 DEWEY 371.26 Language English AU Release Date 2018-08-14 NZ Release Date 2018-08-14 Publication Date 2018-08-14 UK Release Date 2018-08-14 Pages 184 Illustrations 37 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9781138649507 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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