Ch. 1. Assessment and the whole person -- ch. 2. Instruction and assessment planning using a learning continuum -- ch. 3. Preassessment -- ch. 4. Formative assessment and feedback -- ch. 5. Self-assessment and goal setting -- ch. 6. Summative assessment -- ch. 7. Systems and reporting
Summary
This book asserts that assessment must have soft edges, smoothly guiding students through their learning and engaging them so their confidence grows and their experiences are positive and relevant. It explores the difference between soft edges and hard edges regarding alignment between students' and teachers' needs and the assessment practices that are meant to meet them and how to spot indicators of hard and soft edges in classroom practices
