Authentic Assessment: A Guide to Implementation / Edition 1

by Cheryl Fulton Fischer, Rita M. King

Overview

The concept of 'authentic assessment' is making an increasing impression in numerous classrooms in North America. Current testing programs are being scrutinized to determine how to move beyond traditional forms of assessment to enhance student learning, understanding, and application of knowledge. The authors of this detailed yet clearly written book provide essential information on how to develop and implement 'authentic assessment' programs, including the involvement in the learning process of not only teachers, students and administrators but also parents and community members.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803962569
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/14/1995
Series:	Roadmaps to Success
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.17(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword - Jerry J Herman and Janice L Herman
Traditional Testing Practices Versus Authentic Assessment
Developing and Implementing an Authentic Assessment Program
The Teacher's Role in Authentic Assessment
Involving Students, Parents, and the Community in the Learning Process
The School Administrator
Leading the Way to Instructionally Sound Assessment