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PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100134995139

ISBN-139780134995137

eBay Product ID (ePID)240450668

Product Key Features

Number of Pages428 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameClassroom Assessment : What Teachers Need to Know Plus Mylab Education with Pearson EText -- Access Card Package

SubjectEvaluation & Assessment, Testing & Measurement

Publication Year2018

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation

AuthorW. James Popham

SeriesMyeducationlab Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback / Mixed Lot

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight22.4 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Edition Number8

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

ReviewsFrom reviews of the text: "Popham's writing is clear, engaging, humorous, and yet sophisticated. It speaks to readers in professional and uplifting ways, supportive of both teachers and the field itself . . . . Despite the ease with which one can read the text, it is full of essential information for pre-service teachers. And true to his philosophy throughout the book, less is more; there is no filler here. It gives teachers just what they need to know about assessment, which translates into a book that will be read and read again and then hopefully become part of the future teacher's philosophy of assessment." --Marilyn Roseman, Mount Aloysius College "Popham's text is engaging and exceptionally well-written. As a companion to an introductory course in educational assessment, I have not been able to find a text that better addresses the instructional needs of educators who are entering the field. Popham covers core measurement concepts in a highly accessible manner. He makes an effort to disarm students who have anxiety about the mathematical formulas that are often emphasized in other measurement texts . . . . . Each semester I have several students who express their appreciation for the down-to-earth and humorous coverage of this sometimes intimidating content." --Deborah Bennett, Purdue University "It is an easy read with clear definitions and concepts. The illustrations and examples are exemplary in giving students a thorough understanding of what they have read . . . . [The validity] chapter has given me a "new" perspective on teaching validity . . . . I found the item-writing guidelines . . . to be exemplary . . . . It is relevant and up-to-date with the Common Core Standards, PARCC assessments, and Smarter Balance. This new material is more up-to-date than my present textbook . . . . I am so impressed . . . that I plan to change my textbook." --Jean Ragin, Coppin State University

Table Of Content1. Why Do Teachers Need to Know about Assessment? 2. Deciding What to Assess 3. Reliability of Assessment 4. Validity 5. Fairness 6. Selected-Response Tests 7. Constructed-Response Tests 8. Performance Assessment 9. Portfolio Assessment 10. Affective Assessment 11. Improving Teacher-Developed Assessments 12. Formative Assessment 13. Making Sense Out of Standardized Test Scores 14. Appropriate and Inappropriate Test-Preparation Practices 15. The Evaluation of Instruction 16. Assessment-Based Grading

SynopsisShows teachers how to develop and use well-written tests, and use classroom testing skillfully and formatively to dramatically increase their teaching effectiveness and make a difference in how well students learn. KEY TOPICS: Why Do Teachers Need to Know about Assessment? Deciding What to Assess. Reliability of Assessment. Validity. Fairness. Selected-Response Tests. Constructed-Response Tests. Performance Assessment. Portfolio Assessment. Affective Assessment. Improving Teacher-Developed Assessments. Formative Assessment. Making Sense Out of Standardized Test Scores. Appropriate and Inappropriate Test-Preparation Practices. The Evaluation of Instruction. Assessment-Based Grading. MARKET Pre-service teachers taking courses on assessment and established or new K-12 teachers needing to know the current direction of assessment guidelines and federally or state-mandated practices in the United States., NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products, you will also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. Jim Popham's widely popular Classroom Assessment shows teachers how to use classroom testing skillfully and formatively to dramatically increase their teaching effectiveness and make a difference in how well students learn. As in past editions, the author pays particular attention to the instructional payoffs of well-designed classroom tests and highlights the implications of testing on teaching throughout in special But What Does This Have to Do with Teaching? sections in each chapter. Decision Time vignettes present practical classroom problems and show readers actual decisions being made. Parent Talk features describe situations in which a teacher needs to explain something about assessment to parents and show what the author would say in that situation. And a lighter tone is established with cartoons to which readers can relate. The new Eighth Edition highlights the increasing importance of educational assessment in an era of common core state standards and teacher evaluations based on students' tests scores, incorporates the Standards for Educational and Psychological testing guidelines throughout relevant sections, and includes a new section on instructionally diagnostic tests to help readers evaluate the merits of commercial or locally developed diagnostic assessment. Personalize learning with MyLab (R) Education MyLab Education is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through real classroom video footage, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes. To purchase this text with MyLab Education, use this package ISBN: 0134995139/ 9780134995137 Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know with MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText, -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134894634 / 9780134894638 Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know 0134239903 / 9780134239903 MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know, Shows teachers how to develop and use well-written tests, and use classroom testing skillfully and formatively to dramatically increase their teaching effectiveness and make a difference in how well students learn. KEY TOPICS: Why Do Teachers Need to Know about Assessment? Deciding What to Assess. Reliability of Assessment. Validity. Fairness. Selected-Response Tests. Constructed-Response Tests. Performance Assessment. Portfolio Assessment. Affective Assessment. Improving Teacher-Developed Assessments. Formative Assessment. Making Sense Out of Standardized Test Scores. Appropriate and Inappropriate Test-Preparation Practices. The Evaluation of Instruction. Assessment-Based Grading. MARKET : Pre-service teachers taking courses on assessment and established or new K-12 teachers needing to know the current direction of assessment guidelines and federally or state-mandated practices in the United States.