standards

Discusses student-engaged assessment, a system that changes assessment from evaluating and ranking students to one that motivates them to learn.

A guide for the even grades K-12.

Practical guide to inform children's librarians of current cataloging standards and practices.

Explains principles and standards to librarians and media specialists responsible for cataloging materials for a school library.

A teacher's guide to teaching students in the standardized testing system.

"Provides little-known details about the history of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)"--Back cover.

Provides an overview of No Child Left Behind legislations, discussing its history, outcomes, issues, and initiatives.

"[Argues that] traditional grading procedures are no longer applicable due to vast changes in pedagogy and assessment. While K12 teachers and administrators may feel hesitant about moving away from past practices or making profound changes in grading, and while it may be challenging, a change in mindset is essential for effective instruction and assessment. A standards-based mindset is needed to reshape the traditional grading paradigm. To help readers develop standards-based mindsets about grading, Schimmer proposes a grading paradigm based on a new approach to reporting student achievement. He then presents educators with steps they can actively take to positively alter grading and reporting in their classrooms."--Provided by publisher.

Presents learning plans for grades six through twelve that address developmental steps and differential abilities in Common Core State Standards key competencies. Sample lessons are aligned with key curriculum areas such as social studies, science, physical education, art, and music.

Provides ideas for teaching argument writing, informational writing, project-based writing, and writing with technology.