Authors Nicole Dimich and Anisa Baker-Busby deliver the ultimate practical handbook on assessment for educators. Using the framework from Design in Five, Second Edition, this companion guide simplifies complex work into step-by-step protocols and editable templates for teachers. The examples and tools facilitate implementing and using all phases of the Design in Five process, saving time, ensuring student investment, and increasing achievement.K 12 teachers, principals, and instructional coaches can use this book to:Examine, identify, and select relevant educational standards to guide learning goalsAnalyze standards to create a clear learning progression across curriculum designDevelop an assessment plan to measure student growth along learning progressionsCreate assessments according to criteria that align with target learning goalsEngage students in continued learning through reflection, feedback, and clear test scoringContents:IntroductionPhase One: Choosing Standards and Planning EngagementPhase Two: Analyzing Standards and Constructing Learning ProgressionsPhase Three: Crafting an Assessment PlanPhase Four: Creating the Assessment and Gathering the MaterialsPhase Five, Part 1: Designing a Scoring SchemePhase Five, Part 2: Building a Student-Reflection ToolPhase Five, Part 3: Collaborating on Data and Student Work AnalysisPhase Five, Part 4: Using Assessment to Build Student PartnershipEpilogue: The Journey ContinuesAppendix A: Implementation GuidesAppendix BReferences and ResourcesIndex
