Journal article

Seven successful strategies for literate assessment

2018

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Principal Leadership 18

By: Beth Tarasawa, Amelia Wenk Gotwals, Cara Jackson

Abstract

Evidence that suggests principalsā€™ knowledge and skills in relation to assessment leadershipā€”such as incorporating professional development, use of assessment data in classroom planning, and nurturing professional collaboration on matters of student achievement and instructionā€”are of fundamental importance to building assessment literacy among their teachers. While tests are often the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word ā€œassessment,ā€ a balanced assessment system encompasses a wide range of methods for evaluating a childā€™s academic, social, and emotional abilities. We offer seven research-supported assessment practices that support classroom learning.

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