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Educators know it's important to get students to engage in 'higherorder thinking.' But what does higherorder thinking actually look like? And how can K12 classroom teachers assess it across the disciplines? Author, consultant, and former classroom teacher Susan M. Brookhart answers these questions and more in this straightforward, practical guide to assessment that can help teachers determine if students are actually displaying the kind of complex thinking that current content standards emphasize.Brookhart begins by laying out principles for assessment in general and for assessment of higherorder thinking in particular. She then defines and describes aspects of higherorder thinking according to the categories established in leading taxonomies, giving specific guidance on how to assess students in the following areas:* Analysis, evaluation, and creation* Logic and reasoning* Judgment* Problem solving* Creativity and creative thinkingExamples drawn from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and from actual classroom teachers include multiplechoice items, constructedresponse (essay) items, and performance assessment tasks. Readers will learn how to use formative assessment to improve student work and then use summative assessment for grading or scoring.Aimed at elementary, middle, and high school teachers in all subject areas, How to Assess HigherOrder Thinking Skills in Your Classroom provides essential background, sound advice, and thoughtful insight into an area of increasing importance for the success of students in the classroomand in life.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'How to Assess Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Your Classroom'? A: The book focuses on strategies for educators to assess higher-order thinking skills in students, highlighting key areas such as analysis, evaluation, creativity, logic, and problem-solving.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Susan M. Brookhart, an educator, consultant, and former classroom teacher.
- Q: What types of assessment methods are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various assessment methods including multiple-choice items, constructed-response (essay) items, and performance assessment tasks.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at elementary, middle, and high school teachers across all subject areas.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 159 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'How to Assess Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Your Classroom' published? A: The book was published on September 16, 2010.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What specific skills does the book aim to help teachers assess? A: The book helps teachers assess skills such as judgment, creativity, and problem-solving, which are essential for higher-order thinking.
- Q: Can this book help improve student performance? A: Yes, the book offers strategies for using formative assessment to enhance student work and guide summative assessment for grading.