• Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives, Aug/2018

Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives, Aug/2018

Author(s) M. Christina Schneider, Robert L. Johnson
ISBN10 1138649538
ISBN13 9781138649538
Format Paperback
Pages 168
Year Publish 2018 August

Synopsis

As student learning objectives become an increasingly prominent approach to setting goals and growth measures in schools, teachers’ competence in formative assessment is essential. Using Formative Assessment to Support Student Learning Objectives introduces current and future educators to SLOs as tools for shaping career- and college-ready students. Written in concise and straightforward language, and replete with step-by-step exercises, real-life examples, and illustrative charts, this useful guide provides pre- and in-service educators with the theoretical background and practical tools needed to implement the latest SLO research in their classrooms.

About the Authors:

M. Christina Schneider is Senior Director of Psychometric Solutions at NWEA and is involved in various federally-funded research projects.

Robert L. Johnson is Professor of Educational Research and Measurement at the University of South Carolina, USA.