Purpose: This study aimed at exploring mathematics teachers' reactions, learning, school leaders' support, and the use of the lesson study for transformative assessment (LSforTA) program ideas in practice. Design/methodology/approach: The LSforTA program was new and therefore, a local and grounded approach was needed to examine teachers' knowledge…

This timely book examines how fascist ideology has taken hold among certain segments of American society and how this can be addressed in curriculum and instruction. Vavrus presents middle, secondary, and college educators and their students with a conceptual framework for enacting a critical multicultural pedagogy by analyzing discriminatory…

This book provides an introduction to what it means to be numerate, and how numeracy can best be developed and nurtured in children and in adults. It also presents a cohesive coverage of numeracy development from early childhood to adulthood. This book draws on international research and practice to provide a comprehensive overview on the topic.…

Dutch prevocational secondary schools are reforming their educational programmes to make them more competence-based. This reform has substantial implications for the roles played by teachers. Yet, little empirical research has been conducted on teachers' processes of competence development in vocational settings. This study explores teachers'…

This authoritative volume provides state-of-the-art practices for supporting the approximately 20% of today's K-12 students who have emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that hinder school success. Leading experts present evidence-based approaches to screening, progress monitoring, intervention, and instruction within a multi-tiered framework.…

Discusses new techniques and new approaches to gathering information about student learning. Describes a project entitled "Enhancing the Teacher's Role in Assessment" in which 36 teachers from 11 school districts learned about traditional and alternative assessment. (ASK)

This paper provides practical description, examples, and step-by-step guidelines for using portfolio assessment. Both advantages and limitations of portfolio assessment are offered, although the authors clearly argue for the benefits of using portfolios to evaluate learning. Contains a sample format for holistic grading of a portfolio. (Author/RS)

Examines the role of differentiated papers in Mode One Business Studies tests in promoting the goals of the United Kingdom's General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Explores the matching of candidates to papers, targeting papers, the nature of questions asked, and grading. Concludes that the technique allows students to advance through…

Discusses the need for well-developed rubrics in mathematics education. Compares rubrics with partial credit, and describes different types of rubrics. Provides an example of a general rubric used for holistic scoring, and issues that arise when applying the rubric to student responses. Contains 16 references. (ASK)

An assessment strategy uses pretests and posttests to assess deaf students' pre-independent, semi-independent, and independent living skills. The one-on-one assessment technique allows evaluators (and subsequently teachers) to tailor learning activities to the specific needs of the individual student. (CB)

Discusses the need for reform in teacher evaluation, current practice, implementing the Professional Teaching Standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the relationship between teacher evaluation and constructivist views of learning. (MKR)

Presents a plan for using melodrama for teaching about the Progressive era. Argues that the melodrama can be a method for historical research. Explains procedures, guidelines on design, and evaluation methods. Includes a sample melodrama, outline handout, observation form, and review form. (SG)

This module provides information about the development of evaluation strategies and mechanisms for vocational education programs. Sample evaluation strategies are provided using a transition programming example. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to discuss the rationale for program evaluation, beginning…

Discusses the use of student profiles in recording student progress related to science processes and skills, indicating that profile reporting is a fundamentally different way of describing and monitoring academic progress. Implications for the science curriculum are considered. (JN)

Shares a grading system based on a percentage of the total number of points attainable. The system requires students to maintain a personal notebook of their work and informs students of how their grades will be calculated. (MDH)