Assessment-Powered Teaching
"In these pages you will find specific strategies to unlock the mystery of data—outlining step-by-step processes on how to use it to impact teaching and create tools to keep students actively involved in their improved learning."(Gail Gorry, Principal 2010-06-29)"This book offers a step-by-step approach to becoming a Power Teacher."(Diane Callahan, Retired Teacher 2010-06-29)"This book is a must-have for any group of educators that wants to get into the 'nuts and bolts' of what students are learning (or not learning); it sets teachers up for success."(Donna Adkins, Teacher 2010-06-29)"There is now compelling research that assessment can be used to improve both student learning and professional practice. Nancy Sindelar provides practical examples of how teachers, teams, schools, and districts are using assessment to drive continuous improvement."(Richard DuFour, Educational Author and Consultant 2010-07-06)“The author effectively shows how data-driven decision making works and presents practical examples of how this would work in a school. The examples of data collection “systems” provided are easily understandable.”(Stephen Armstrong, Social Studies Department Supervisor 2010-08-23)