About the Author
Introduction
chapter 1
Why Educational Achievement Matters
The Increasing Importance of Educational Achievement
The Difficulties of Raising Student Achievement
Three Generations of School Effectiveness Research
The Impact of Teacher Quality
Ways to Increase Teacher Quality
Conclusion.
chapter 2
The Case for Formative Assessment
The Importance of Professional Development
The Origins of Formative Assessment
Definitions of Formative Assessment
Strategies of Formative Assessment
Assessment: The Bridge Between Teaching and Learning
Conclusion
chapter 3
Clarifying, Sharing, and Understanding Learning
Intentions and Success Criteria
The Importance of Learning Intentions
When to Use Learning Intentions
Issues in Constructing Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
The Case for and Against Rubrics
Practical Techniques
Conclusion
chapter 4
Eliciting Evidence of Learning
Finding out What Students Know
Discovering Where Students' Ideas Come From
Practical Techniques
Conclusion
chapter 5
Providing Feedback That Moves Learning Forward
The Quality of Feedback
Feedback as a Recipe for Future Action
Practical Techniques
Conclusion
chapter 6
Activating Learners as Instructional Resources
for One Another
Effective Cooperative Learning
Practical Techniques
Conclusion
chapter 7
Activating Learners as Owners of Their
Own Learning
Student Self-Assessment
Self-Testing
Self-Regulated Learning
Practical Techniques
Conclusion
Epilogue
Appendix: List of Techniques
References and Resources
Index