1st Edition

Assessment in Middle and High School Mathematics A Teacher's Guide

By Daniel Brahier Copyright 2001
    138 Pages
    by Eye On Education

    138 Pages
    by Eye On Education

    It describes each strategy and clarifies its advantages and drawbacks. Also included is a large sample of classroom-tested examples along with sample student responses. These examples can be used "as is" - or you can customize them for your own class. This book will help prepare your students for standardized tests that include items requiring evidence of conceptual understanding. The strategies reflect the assessment Standards benchmarks established by the NCTM. In addition, an entire chapter is devoted to help teachers use these assessments to arrive at their students' grades.

    1. Why Change Assessment Practices
    2. Alternatives for Assessment
    -Open-ended Questions and Rubrics
    -Journals
    -Projects and Presentations
    -Observations
    3. Sample Assessments
    4. Determining Final Grades
    5. Taking the First Steps (practical ideas for implementation in "baby steps" or incremental stages over time)
    6. Appendix (Books, Internet Resources, Journal Articles, Video Materials)

    Biography

    Daniel Brahier