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Paperback Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessing & Grading in the Differentiated Classroom Book

ISBN: 1571104240

ISBN13: 9781571104243

Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessing & Grading In the Differentiated Classroom

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Differentiated instruction is a nice idea, but what happens when it comes to assessing and grading students? How can you capture student progress, growth, and soft skill development and still provide an equitable grading environment?' An internationally recognized expert on grading practices, author Rick Wormeli revisits these questions in this thoroughly updated second edition of Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessment and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom.' Wormeli reflects on current grading and assessment practices and how they can exist with high-stakes, accountable classrooms. Important and sometimes controversial issues are tackled constructively in this book, incorporating modern pedagogy and addressing the challenges of teaching diverse groups of students across all learning levels.' Middle- and high-school educators will easily recognize' gray areas of grading and how important it is to have a shared school vision. In this second edition, new sections address sports eligibility, honor roll, descriptive feedback techniques, and gifted/talented students.' Previous chapters on test questions, redos/retakes, grading scales, and grading effort and behavior have been revised extensively. This important book clearly explains the principles behind best grading practices so that you' re ready for all grading questions or scenarios that you may encounter in your classrooms and schools. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 5 stars
This is a great resource that every educator should read.

This book was fantastic. Rick's style of writing was enjoyable to read and straight to the point. He offered valuable insight with practical examples and did so in a way that made it simple to read and understand. I particularly enjoyed how he approached potential naysayers of DI & A. It was like he stayed one step ahead of what the reader might be (negatively) thinking. He definitely challenged my personal comfort level...

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Excellent

Wormeli's books are some of the best education books out there. His voice comes through without being pushy or preachy. And, most importantly, the content offers a new perspective and practical advice. Highly recommended!

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A Guide to Truely Meeting Students' Needs

Changes in assessment and grading practices is a paradigm shift for most educators. Rick Wormeli does an excellent job in hosting that conversation in way that allows readers to reflect on what's best for students, what is essential that assessment data ought to provide, and how to collect and report in ways that is helpful to the teacher, parents, and student. Non-confrontational, incorporates diverse views, he ultimately...

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The Assessment Bible

Wormeli provides guidlelines which should be adopted by all educators and schools as the gold standards for assessment. He is practical with his suggestions and shares wisdom from many educators on a wide variety of assessment topics. This book should be on every educator's desk.

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