| Description |
xi, 171 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The transformation of assessment -- 2. Why teachers need to understand standards -- 3. A sociocultural perspective on teachers' judgement practice and learning -- 4. Alignment and front-ending assessment -- 5. Moderation and the use of standards -- 6. How teachers can use standards to improve student learning -- 7. Sustainable assessment cultures -- 8. Assessment and digital literacies -- 9. Futures-oriented assessment |
| Summary |
This book makes assessment processes transparent for practitioners, and shows how assessment should align with curriculum and teaching for success in education. The book will show you how practitioner use of achievement standards can improve learning, equity, social justice and accountability. Inside this book, you will learn about: Quality assessment and judgement practice Relationships across curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning Front-ending assessment based on the learner's needs Practitioner judgement approaches and standards The conditions under which teacher assessment can be valid Principles derived from research of social moderation practices Assessment for Education is the perfect guide for students, researchers, academics and teaches, and anyone working in curriculum and assessment policy |
| Analysis |
Australian |
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Curriculum & assessment (Australia) |
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Education (Australia) |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Tertiary/Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Education -- Evaluation.
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Education -- Standards.
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Educational tests and measurements.
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| Author |
Wyatt-Smith, Claire, author
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| LC no. |
2012930260 |
| ISBN |
1446208400 (hardback) |
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1446208419 (paperback) |
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9781446208403 (hardback) |
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9781446208410 (paperback) |
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