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Author Brahier, Daniel

Title Assessment in Middle and High School Mathematics : a Teacher's Guide
Published Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (138 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Introduction; Table of Contents; 1 Why Change Assessment Practices?; Examples of Student Assessments; Square Root of a Number; Solving Proportions; Computation and Number Sense; Standardized Testing; The Assessment Standards; The Ideal Line of Inference; Conclusion; References; 2 Alternatives for Assessment; Open-Ended Questions and Rubrics; Advantages to Using Open-Ended Questions and Rubrics; Possible Drawbacks to Using Open-Ended Questions and Rubrics; Journals; Advantages to Using Journals; Possible Drawbacks to Using Journals; Projects/Presentations
Advantages to Using Projects/PresentationsPossible Drawbacks to Using Projects/Presentations; Observations; Advantages to Using Observations; Possible Drawbacks to Using Observations; Conclusion; References; 3 Sample Assessments; Sample Open-Ended Questions and Rubrics; Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability; Sample Journal Prompts; Sample Projects and Presentations; Functions Learning Stations Project -- Patterns, Algebra; Real-Life Functions Project -- Functions, Algebra; Graphing Project -- Graphs, Functions, Algebra, Geometry/Translations
Analytic Geometry Project -- Coordinate Geometry (Pythagorean Theorem, Slope, Distance, Midpoint)Fractal Project -- Geometry, Algebraic Expressions, Iteration; Graphing Calculator Programing Project -- Writing Algorithms, Logical Thinking and Reasoning, Using a Graphing Calculator; Sample Observation Tips and Checklists; Conclusion; References; 4 Determining Final Grades; Why Do We Assess Student Progress?; Assessment and Final Grades; Test Scores and Quiz Scores; Homework Scores; Journal Rubric Scores; Project Grades; Open-Ended Question Rubric Scores; The Final Grade
Assessments for Other PurposesConclusion; References; 5 Taking the First Step; The Assessment Plan; Rationale; General Framework; Specifics (Tasks, Rubrics); The NCTM Assessment Standards as Benchmarks; The Mathematics Standard; The Learning Standard; The Equity Standard; The Openness Standard; The Inferences Standard; The Coherence Standard; Assessing Your Assessment Plan; Conclusion; References; Appendix; Books; Internet Resources; Journal Articles; Video Materials
Summary 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
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Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781317919704
131791970X