How to Assess Authentic Learning

by Kathleen B. Burke

Formerly a SkyLight publication.

Assessment has emerged as one of the major components in the restructured school. "Alternative," "performance," and "authentic assessment" are on the lips of every educator, administrator, and consultant in the country.

Renowned author and educator Dr. Kay Burke supplies teachers with a wide range of alternative assessments that can be implemented easily and immediately into their classrooms, and takes readers step-by-step in building a conceptual understanding of this approach and demonstrates practical applications of assessment strategies.

Teachers will gain insight

Genres: Education, Teaching

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Josh Townsend · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent read.

It's a solid book. Nothing groundbreaking, but it does help to crystallize several ongoing themes in education. Worth a look.

[Lr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for different types of assessment that lead to balanced results, taking into consideration students' strengths and weaknesses. Use to find assessment strategies, refer to when making teacher-made tests and conducting student interviews and conferences, as well as lesson planning with metacognitive strategies and assessment in mind beforehand.

[Dr. Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book in one of the university courses I teach. If you are interested in learning more about assessment, this book has some great information. You will find lots of hands-on, practical tools to use in any classroom.