Ten Things that Matter from Assessment to Grading

by Tom Schimmer

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Ten Things that Matter from Assessment to Grading outlines the big ideas of assessment so teachers can prioritize where to refine their practice. Structured in standalone, quick-read chapters, its flexible approach lets readers choose the material that matters most to them. Chapters tackle concepts such as descriptive feedback, differentiated instruction, student ownership and grading accuracy. Classroom examples and teacher accounts are included in each chapter to help illustrate how to translate research to practice. Tips, guided questions, and next steps encourage readers to get started on their own path to fair and balanced assessment and grading.    

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2012

Reviews

[Kathy Dyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

After hearing Tom Schimmer talk, I can hear him while reading Ten Things that Matter from Assessment to Grading. As Tom says near the end of this book, “The key…is to make (or reinvigorate) a commitment to ongoing, continuous, professional learning.” This book is laid out in short, standalone chapters that will allow an individual or professional learning community to do just that. Each chapter (some on tough topics, such as assessment accuracy and grades) ends with useful features: tips for communicating with parents, guiding questions, possible next steps, and suggested readings.