Making Standards Work: How to Implement Standards-Based Assessments in the Classroom, School, and District (3rd Ed.)

by Douglas B. Reeves
Publisher: Advanced Learning Press

In this revised edition, Dr. Reeves provides step-by-step guidance on designing and implementing standards-based performance assessments that measure what students know and are able to do. Making Standards Work leads you through the steps of creating and using performance assessments that contain real-world scenarios, multiple tasks, and clear, consistent scoring guides. Thousands of educators have used this book as an essential guide to creating effective standards-based classrooms, schools, and districts.

• The rationale for standards-based performance assessments and “Power Standards”
• A step-by-step guide to creating standards-based performance assessments
• Sample assessments with engaging scenarios, authentic tasks, and scoring guides
• Reproducible charts and checklists upon which to model your classroom, school, and district implementation plans
• Keys to collaboration for effective assessment and professional development
• Teaching strategies to pinpoint what students know and are able to do
• Roles of the teachers, principal and district leaders in standards implementation
• Comprehensive, balanced accountability and assessment plans
• Reporting methods that reflect accurate, fair, and consistent student achievement results

This amazing book gives undeniable evidence of the importance of using performance assessment as part of an educator's daily life. It will prepare and equip you, your school, your district, and your community for increased student learning and improved student achievement.

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