Now there is a fresh perspective on assessment that starts from your strengths in the classroom and results in improved instruction and learning- Even the beginner teacher can learn how to use assessment to help students focus on strengths and overcome weaknesses- Natural Classroom Assessment was written to illustrate how assessing classroom learning can be a natural extension of the teaching process- Learn how to analyze results in your classroom using your own particular teaching style and learn how to evaluate the assessments of others- Some of the key topics covered- Determining goals, targets, and objectives- Designing assessments that evolve from instruction- Choosing authentic assessments and projects- Using multiple choice, essays, and reports- Preparing students for assessment- Scoring and communicating results- Planning parent-teacher conferences- Assessing students with special needsThis is a comprehensive but accessible guide to increase effectiveness in the classroom- An essential resource for both experienced and novice teachers who want to gain confidence about the assessment process-Features- Sub-Title - Designing Seamless Instruction and Assessment-- Authored - Jeffrey K- Smith-- Author Affiliation - University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand-- Other Authors - Lisa F- Smith-- Binding - Hardcover-- Pages - 144-- Language - English-- Publication Date - 17-Oct-00- Primary Subject Code - Formative Assessment - CD2-- Series Title - Experts In Assessment Series-- Series No - 86-- Item Weight - 17 oz- SKU: CRWN356