Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction
Author | : Leslie Laud |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2012-11-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452279619 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452279616 |
Rating | : 4/5 (616 Downloads) |
Download or read book Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction written by Leslie Laud and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formative assessment and differentiated instruction made manageable We all recognize the countless benefits of differentiated instruction. The challenge is in its implementation. This start-to-finish guide will show you how through formative assessment and seven classroom-tested practices for maximizing student learning. Packed with vignettes, sample worksheets, and charts, this toolkit demonstrates how to: Establish new classroom norms Involve students in the use of assessment data and feedback to inform their next steps Clarify end-of-unit criteria to help map learning progression Apply assessment data to grouping students for tiered activities Differentiate assignments based on student readiness, characteristics, and interest