Classroom Testing and Assessment for ALL Students
Beyond Standardization
- Spencer J. Salend - SUNY New Paltz
December 2009 | 176 pages | Corwin
The challenges of implementing the high-stakes provisions of NCLB and IDEA are relatively new. This book presents the latest assessment models to help meet the challenges of NCLB and IDEA through the use of universal design, testing accommodations, technology-based testing, and alternate assessments.Recognizing the promises and challenges associated with assessment and testing, the author provides general and special educators with the knowledge and skills to differentiate their testing.áClassroom Testing for ALL Students: Beyond Standardized Assessmentsáoffers techniques, practices, examples, and resources to aid teachers in providing all students with access to appropriate testing programs and accountability systems that foster their teaching and their students' learning.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introducing Inclusive Classroom Testing and Assessment Practices
1. Creating and Grading Valid and Accessible Teacher-Made Tests
2. Determining and Implementing Valid and Appropriate Testing Accommodations
3. Using Technology-Based Testing
4. Teaching Effective Study and Test-Taking Skills and Strategies
5. Using Classroom Assessments
Appendix A
Appendix B
References
Index
“A rare opportunity for the new generation of educators to learn alongside an experienced educator to integrate all learning styles into assessments. Principals should consider this for faculty book studies. The presented techniques will, no doubt, raise standardized test scores while teachers continue to present real curriculum.”
Junction City Middle School, KS
"Middle and secondary teachers will find this book extremely useful. It flows logically through the assessment process with a plethora of examples for a range of students."
University of Oregon