Author: Thomas R. Guskey Publisher: ISBN: 9781949539455 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Make school a better experience for students by ensuring grading and reporting practices are honest, accurate, meaningful, and fair. A companion to the best-selling and award-winning On Your Mark, this practical guide details how to successfully lead lasting grading reform. Dr. Thomas R. Guskey simplifies the transition by guiding educators through six essential steps--from developing a coalition devoted to change to creating a systematic plan. Use this resource to develop a new system of grading in your school or district: Become familiar with the process of implementing a rigorous new system of reporting that aligns with the goals of standards-based grading. Acquire numerous tools and strategies that will assist in the process of implementing a new grading system. Study the six steps that are essential to any successful attempt to reform grading, as well as how to succeed in each. Learn how to form a change action plan that covers the entire system of implementation and improves the student experience. Contents: About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Learn From Failures Chapter 2: Form a Coalition for Change Chapter 3: Understand the Change Process Chapter 4: Clarify the Purpose of Grading and Reporting Chapter 5: Report Multiple Grades for Cognitive Outcomes Chapter 6: Report Multiple Grades for Noncognitive Outcomes Chapter 7: Get Assessment Policies and Practices Right Chapter 8: Develop a Systematic Plan for Implementation References and Resources Index
Author: Thomas R. Guskey Publisher: Solution Tree Press ISBN: 1935542753 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
Create and sustain a learning environment where students thrive and stakeholders are accurately informed of student progress. Clarify the purpose of grades, craft a vision statement aligned with this purpose, and discover research-based strategies to implement effective grading and reporting practices. Identify policies and practices that render grading inaccurate, and understand the role grades play in students’ future success and opportunities.
Author: Swati Shailesh Lodha Publisher: Fusion Books ISBN: 8128822926 Category : Languages : en Pages : 150
Book Description
"This book gets around a message which transcends the barrier of age, region & religion. Do read it." - The Hindu "The book is written in a simple, lucid style with no complicated jargon. It delivers on its promise to bring out the best in you." - The Pioneer "Its a highly interactive book. I believe, its a book for all those who have dreams and zeal to fulfill them. An energetic effort by the energetic duo." - Mahesh Bhatt "Its a character building book. A must book for all anywhere, anytime, any age, any profession. One must read it. A milestone in self-awareness." - Kiran Bedi "Its a simple but very effective book for getting success. To succeed, come on! get, set, read. Read it immediately." - Surendra Sharma "A wonderful book by a wonderful trainer duo."
Author: Liz Driscoll Publisher: ISBN: 9780194351102 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 80
Book Description
It has a carefully graded, structural syllabus which provides steady progression in all four skills. The emphasis on grammar and vocabulary acquisition is combined with many opportunities for lively communicative tasks. New language is presented in context through picture stories and a variety of entertaining characters. Practice and reinforcement is provided by child-centred activities such as songs, rhymes, and games. Colourful illustrations and photographs providevisual explanations and make the pages bright and attractive. The clear presentation makes it suitable for use even in large classes. The Get Set - Go! Alphabet Book is an optional component to accompany the series, which teaches children the Roman alphabet.
Author: Celeste Cortright Publisher: Barefoot Books ISBN: 1646864514 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 28
Book Description
Now available in bilingual Spanish! Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits include Baby's First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack Paddy Whack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.
Author: Stan Berenstain Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 9780833526434 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Beginning readers will get a worldclass introduction to comparatives like good, better, and best while taking a ringside seat at the Bear Family's mini-Olympics. Sports lovers and Berenstain fans alike will enjoy this exciting event.
Author: Cathy Lawday Publisher: ISBN: 9780194351010 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
Features a syllabus, which provides progression in the four skills. The emphasis on grammar and vocabulary acquisition is combined with opportunities for communicative tasks. Practice is provided by child-centred activities such as songs, rhymes, and games. It contains illustrations and photographs providing visual explanations.
Author: Anthony David Publisher: Andrews UK Limited ISBN: 1909101117 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 49
Book Description
Get Set GO! Fundraising is aimed at early years settings and Children's Centres that are new to the world of fundraising. The book offers a wide range of ideas to support you as you venture into the financial world of fundraising. Set out in an easy-to-read style, you can dip into the book at any point, with each page set out in a range of helpful headings to get you going as soon as possible.
Author: Laetus O.K. Lategan Publisher: UJ Press ISBN: 192038295X Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 197
Book Description
This book presents different perspectives of support of the doctoral education value chain. Themes such as the scope of doctoral education, planning and roll-out of the research project, student and supervisor responsibilities, publication writing, grant applications, the application of research results and research ethics and integrity are addressed. This book forms part of one of the three pillars of postgraduate research, namely research capacity building. The other two pillars are policy and methodology, which are addressed in other publications.
Author: Thomas R. Guskey
Author: Thomas R. Guskey
Author: Swati Shailesh Lodha
Author: Liz Driscoll
Author: Celeste Cortright
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Author: Stan Berenstain
Author: Cathy Lawday
Author: Anthony David
Author: Laetus O.K. Lategan