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Book Synopsis: Carol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R. Moon take an in-depth look at assessment and show how differentiation can improve the process in all grade levels and subject areas. After discussing differentiation in general, the authors focus on how differentiation applies to various forms of assessment—pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment—and to grading and report cards. Readers learn how differentiation can* Capture student interest and increase motivation* Clarify teachers' understanding about what is most important to teach* Enhance students' and teachers' belief in student learning capacity; and* Help teachers understand their students' individual similarities and differences so they can reach more students, more effectivelyThroughout, Tomlinson and Moon emphasize the importance of maintaining a consistent focus on the essential knowledge, understandings, and skills that all students must acquire, no matter what their starting point.
Detailed scenarios illustrate how assessment differentiation can occur in three realms (student readiness, interest, and learning style or preference) and how it can improve assessment validity and reliability and decrease errors and teacher bias.
Grounded in research and the authors' teaching experience, Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom outlines a common-sense approach that is both thoughtful and practical, and that empowers teachers and students to discover, strive for, and achieve their true potential.
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Looking to revolutionize your classroom assessment methods? Look no further than Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom. In this groundbreaking book, Carol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R. Moon delve into the world of assessment and provide practical strategies for incorporating differentiation at all grade levels and in all subjects. By using differentiation, you can captivate students' interest and boost their motivation to learn, ensuring they reach their full potential.
One of the key benefits of implementing differentiation in assessment is that it helps teachers gain a better understanding of what is truly important to teach. With a clear focus on essential knowledge, understandings, and skills, educators can tailor their teaching to meet the unique needs of each student. This level of personalized instruction not only improves student performance but also enhances their belief in their own learning capacity.
Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing individual differences among students. By considering their readiness, interests, and learning styles, teachers can create assessments that are valid, reliable, and free from bias. The result? A fairer and more accurate evaluation of student progress and achievement.
Backed by extensive research and the authors' own teaching experiences, this book offers a thoughtful and practical approach to assessment that will empower both teachers and students. Step into a classroom where assessment is not just about grades, but about uncovering and reaching each student's true potential. Get your copy of Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom now.
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