Assessment in Middle and High School Mathematics

It describes each strategy and clarifies its advantages and drawbacks. Also included is a large sample of classroom-tested examples along with sample student responses. These examples can be used "as is" - or you can customize them for your own class. This book will help prepare your students for standardized tests that include items requiring evidence of conceptual understanding. The strategies reflect the assessment Standards benchmarks established by the NCTM. In addition, an entire chapter is devoted to help teachers use these assessments to arrive at their students' grades.

Daniel Brahier

Chapter 1 Why Change Assessment Practices?; Chapter 2 Alternatives for Assessment; Chapter 3 Sample Assessments; Chapter 4 Determining Final Grades; Chapter 5 Taking The First Step;