Short Cycle Assessment

<p>This book shows you how to improve student achievement by providing them with frequent feedback on their work.</p><p> It provides a step-by-step process to help you <br>-Write good questions that asses student learning<br>-Design your own formative assessments<br>-Administer short-cycle assessments<br>-Analyze and use data to shape instruction<br>-Prepare your students for high-stakes tests</p><p>Includes activities and forms to walk you through the process step by step.</p> Part 1 An Introduction to Short-Cycle Assessments; Chapter 1 The Long and the Short of Short-Cycle Assessments; Chapter 2 The SCORE Process; Chapter 3 Understanding the Content Standards; Chapter 4 Understanding the State Assessments; Chapter 5 Creating a Pacing Guide; Chapter 6 Question Writing: Constructing Questions that Address the Standard; Chapter 7 Designing Your Assessment; Chapter 8 Standardization of Administration; Chapter 9 Looking at the Data; Chapter 10 Making Adjustments in the ClassroomPart 2 Blueprints for the Process;