Foreword (Ken O’Connor).

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

About the Authors.

Introduction: Assessment for Classroom Learning.

1. Understanding the Varieties of Assessment.

PART ONE. CLARIFYING LEARNING TARGETS.

2. Unpacking Standards and Benchmarks.

3. Defining Student Expectations.

PART TWO. GATHERING ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE.

4. Understanding and Selecting Assessment Methods.

5. Written Products, Portfolio, and Project Assessments.

6. Designing Quality Classroom Assessment Tasks.

7. Creating Useful Scoring Guides.

PART THREE. MAKING SENSE OF ASSESSMENT DATA.

8. Tracking and Analyzing Results.

PART FOUR. LINKING ASSESSMENT TO INSTRUCTION.

9. Revising Feedback and Instructional Plans.

10. Using Assessment to Motivate Students.

PART FIVE. RELATED ASSESSMENT FACTORS.

11. Rethinking Grading Practices.

12. Challenges of High-Stakes Testing.

Conclusion: An Appeal for Change.

Appendix: Reflection and Discussion Questions.

References.

Index.