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Checking For Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques For Your Classroom
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A Teacher Presents A Lesson, And At The End Asks Students If They Understand The Material. The Students Nod And Say They Get It. Later, The Teacher Is Dismayed When Many Of The Students Fail A Test On The Material. Why Aren'T Students Getting It? And, Just As Important, Why Didn'T The Teacher Recognize The Problem?In Checking For Understanding, Douglas Fisher And Nancy Frey Show How To Increase Students' Understanding With The Help Of Creative Formative Assessments. When Used Regularly, Formative Assessments Enable Every Teacher To Determine What Students Know And What They Still Need To Learn. Fisher And Frey Explore A Variety Of Engaging Activities That Check For And Increase Understanding, Including Interactive Writing, Portfolios, Multimedia Presentations, Audience Response Systems, And Much More.This New 2Nd Edition Of Checking For Understanding Has Been Updated To Reflect The Latest Thinking In Formative Assessment And To Show How The Concepts Apply In The Context Of Fisher And Frey'S Work On Gradual Release Of Responsibility, Guided Instruction, Formative Assessment Systems, Data Analysis, And Quality Instruction.Douglas Fisher And Nancy Frey Are The Creators Of The Framework For Intentional And Targeted (Fit) Teaching. They Are Also The Authors Of Numerous Ascd Books, Including The Formative Assessment Action Plan: Practical Steps To More Successful Teaching And Learning And The Bestselling Enhancing Rti: How To Ensure Success With Effective Classroom Instruction And Intervention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Checking for Understanding'? A: The book focuses on formative assessment techniques to enhance student understanding and learning in the classroom.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, noted educators and authors of several educational books.
- Q: What types of assessment techniques are discussed in the book? A: The book explores various engaging formative assessment techniques, including interactive writing, multimedia presentations, and audience response systems.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 160 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all grade levels? A: Yes, the techniques discussed can be adapted for various grade levels and educational contexts.
- Q: What is the publication date of the 2nd edition? A: The 2nd edition was published on December 18, 2014.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples for teachers? A: Yes, it includes practical examples and activities that teachers can implement to check for understanding.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback.
- Q: Is 'Checking for Understanding' based on the latest educational research? A: Yes, the 2nd edition has been updated to reflect the latest thinking in formative assessment.
- Q: Can this book help with classroom instruction improvement? A: Yes, it provides strategies for improving classroom instruction through effective formative assessment.