Designing Assessment for Mathematics [Paperback]

This updated edition provides strategies for deepening students' understanding of math concepts, involving students in standards-based rubric development, and using rubric data to improve instruction.This updated edition provides strategies for deepening students' understanding of math concepts, involving students in standards-based rubric development, and using rubric data to improve instruction. Makes a distinct contribution to the field. Not only does the text clearly explain how to create rubrics and performance tasks in a step-by-step manner, each chapter also provides an example for immediate use in the classroom. Clearly demonstrates how to design rubrics for math, a content area that desperately needs support. The use of rubrics combined with performance tasks helps educators teach math at a higher, more engaging level. A must-have book for all educators seeking to build a strong, thinking-based math program. From strategies to increase cognitive processing abilities to providing students with tailored experiences to reinforce learning, this book is a solid pick for any education collection. Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
The State of Mathematics
About This Book
Chapter 1. Using Rubrics in Mathematics
The Rubric
Why Use Rubrics in Mathematics?
Rubric/Mathematics Application: You're Right on Target!
In Summary
Chapter 2. The Relationship Between Mathematics Standards and Rubrics
The Importance of Standards
Mathematics Standards and Rubrics
Rubric/Mathematics Application: How Negative Are My Temperatures?
In Summary
Chapter 3. Performance Tasks and Rubrics
Why Use Performance Tasks?
Characteristics of Performance Tasks
Creating the Performance Task
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