Making standards work /
Douglas Reeves B.
- Denver Center for performance assessment 1998
- 259 p,: 28cm
Includes appendix, bibliography,
Contents: Part one: Typing the bell on the cat -- Getting to know your standard -- Standard and norms-what is the difference? -- Standards-based assessments-the key to standards implementation -- Standard-based assessments-how are they better? -- The role of the classroom teacher -- The role of the principal -- The role of the district -- Measuring standards achievement -- Validity and reliability -- The role of national and state standards -- Collaboration: The key to effective staff development -- Step 1: Pull the weeds before planting the flower -- Identify the primary standard -- Develop an engaging scenario -- Develop requirements for students to apply, analyse, and demonstrate knowledge -- Develop scoring guides(Rubrics) -- Create an exemplary assignment -- Get feedback --The acid test-student understand and use -- Sharing with colleagues -- The key to public acceptance -- Organizing the district for standards implementation -- Communicating about standards with parents and the public Responding to constituent challenges -- Reproducible handouts