A recognized expert in the field of mastery learning, Guskey presents solid theory in a readable manner. The text focuses on the presentation of theory through applications, examples, activities, and techniques.

Implementing Mastery Learning

Education & Teaching

Thomas R. Guskey

Schools & Teaching

Wadsworth Pub. Co.

Implementing Student-led Conferences

Jane M. Bailey

Corwin Press

The Principal as Assessment Leader explores the importance of effective classroom assessment to student achievement and the role of school leaders to model and spark positive change through building teacher literacy, providing targeted professional development, acquiring appropriate technology, and more. With insights from expert practitioners, this book offers to help schools make the shift to best-practice assessment for district-wide improvements in student learning.

The Principal as Assessment Leader

Solution Tree

The Teacher as Assessment Leader

The Teacher as Assessment Leader explores the importance of effective classroom assessment and the responsibility of the teacher to ignite positive change inside the classroom. Packed with practical strategies for designing, analyzing, and using assessments from expert practitioners, this book shows how to turn best practice in classroom assessment into usable solutions for everyday teaching.

Create and sustain a learning environment where students thrive and stakeholders are accurately informed of student progress. Clarify the purpose of grades, craft a vision statement aligned with this purpose, and discover research-based strategies to implement effective grading and reporting practices. Identify policies and practices that render grading inaccurate, and understand the role grades play in students' future success and opportunities. K-12 teachers and administrators will: 
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<li>Question traditional grading and reporting practices, and seek more accurate practices. </li> <li>Identify the purpose of grading, and ensure school and classroom visions, practices, and policies support it. </li> <li>Implement research-based grading and reporting practices that promote accurate, useful accounts of student learning. </li> <li>Understand why traditional practices, such as grading on the curve and offering plus or minus grades, don't fully report student academic performance. </li> <li>Examine grading and reporting policies, and make sure they support students, parents, and other stakeholders. </li>
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Contents: Chapter 1: Define the Purpose of Grades Chapter 2: Challenge the Use of Percentage Grades Chapter 3: Challenge Plus and Minus and Half-Grade Increments Chapter 4: Challenge Bell-Shaped Grade Distributions Chapter 5: Challenge the Computation of Class Rank Chapter 6: Challenge the Use of a Single Grade Chapter 7: Challenge the Use of Mathematical Algorithms Chapter 8: Challenge Practices That Confound the Meaning of Grades Final Thoughts

On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting (A book for K-12 assessment policies and practices) (Essentials for Principals)

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Make school a better experience for students by ensuring grading and reporting practices are honest, accurate, meaningful, and fair. A companion to the best-selling and award-winning On Your Mark, this practical guide details how to successfully lead lasting grading reform. Dr. Thomas R. Guskey simplifies the transition by guiding educators through six essential steps--from developing a coalition devoted to change to creating a systematic plan. Use this resource to develop a new system of grading in your school or district: <ul> <li>Become familiar with the process of implementing a rigorous new system of reporting that aligns with the goals of standards-based grading.</li> <li>Acquire numerous tools and strategies that will assist in the process of implementing a new grading system.</li> <li>Study the six steps that are essential to any successful attempt to reform grading, as well as how to succeed in each.</li> <li>Learn how to form a change action plan that covers the entire system of implementation and improves the student experience.</li> </ul> Contents: About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Learn From Failures Chapter 2: Form a Coalition for Change Chapter 3: Understand the Change Process Chapter 4: Clarify the Purpose of Grading and Reporting Chapter 5: Report Multiple Grades for Cognitive Outcomes Chapter 6: Report Multiple Grades for Noncognitive Outcomes Chapter 7: Get Assessment Policies and Practices Right Chapter 8: Develop a Systematic Plan for Implementation References and Resources Index

Get Set, Go: Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems (An action plan for leading lasting grading reform in changing classrooms)

Solution Tree Press

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