Embedding Formative Assessment: Practical Techniques for K-12 Classrooms

"Loaded with real-world advice, "Embedding Formative Assessment" offers bulls-eye guidelines about how to make formative assessment sizzle." -- W. James Popham "professor emeritus at UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, author of "Classroom Assessment"" "Wiliam and Leahy have done it again! In this highly readable book, they present five formative assessment strategies, a compelling explanation of why each is important, and scores of practical techniques and tips for how to implement them in your classroom." -- Susan M. Brookhart "senior research associate, Duquesne University, author of "Performance Assessment"" "This book offers almost unlimited potential for increasing student learning and achievement. Wiliam and Leahy present formative assessment as a dynamic partnership between teachers and students, blending guiding principles with practical activities that demonstrate how best to match instructional purpose with tools and techniques." -- Jackie Walsh "educational consultant, coauthor of "Quality Questioning""