Making assessment matter : using test results to differentiate reading instruction /

" All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates acc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lesaux, Nonie K.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Marietta, Sky H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Guilford Press, 2012.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:" All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates accountability concerns with data-driven instruction. Teachers learn to use different types of test scores to understand and address students' specific learning needs. The book features an in-depth case example of a diverse elementary school that serves many struggling readers and English language learners. Reproducible planning and progress-monitoring forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. "--
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:xii, 143 pages : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.