Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation

Tools and Strategies for the Middle Grades
Susan Creighton - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
Cheryl Rose Tobey - Tobey Education Group, LLC
Eric E. Karnowski - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
Emily R. Fagan - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation
January 2015 | 312 pages | Corwin
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Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students!

 

Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom.

 

And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include:

 

  • A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model
  • Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes
  • Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers
  • Useful resources and a companion website to  help you implement formative assessment in your classroom

 

Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success.

 

 

 

 

“This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator.  The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books.”

Marc Simmons, Principal

Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA

“The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics.”

Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator

Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX

 

 

Contents

Chapter 1: Using Formative Assessment to Build Student Engagement in Mathematics Learning

  • Being a Self-Regulating Learner
  • Using Formative Assessment Practices to Develop Self-Regulation Skills
  • Using Formative Assessment in Your Classroom
  • Teaching Students How to Participate in Formative Assessment
  • How to Use this Book to Learn What You Want to Learn
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 2: Using Mathematics Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

  • What Are Learning Intentions and Success Criteria?
  • Creating Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for Your Classroom
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 3: Gathering, Interpreting, and Acting on Evidence

  • What Is Evidence?
  • Using Evidence in Your Classroom: The Teacher's Role
  • The Student's Role and How You Can Develop and Support It
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 4: Providing and Using Formative Feedback

  • What Is Formative Feedback?
  • Using Formative Feedback in Your Classroom
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 5: Developing Student Ownership and Involvement in Your Students

  • Student Ownership and Involvement
  • What Do Students Need to Learn?
  • Helping Students Develop Ownership and Involvement in Their Mathematics Learning
  • Self-Regulation: It's Not a Linear Process
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 6: Using Mathematics Learning Progressions

  • What Is a Learning Progression?
  • How Can You Use Learning Progressions in Your Instruction?
  • Using Learning Progressions to Help Develop Student Ownership and Involvement
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 7: Establishing a Classroom Environment

  • Elements of the Classroom Environment
  • The Social and Cultural Environment: Promoting Intellectual Safety and Curiosity
  • The Instructional Environment: Framing Instruction to Encourage and Make Visible Students' Thinking and to Optimize Learning
  • The Physical Environment: Keeping Resources Available
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 8: Moving Toward Implementation

  • Implementation Principles for Formative Assessment
  • Sustaining Your Effort Over the Long Term
  • Conclusion: Final Words of Encouragement
  • Resources

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: Implementation Indicators for Formative Assessment

Appendix B: Implementation Indicators for Formative Assessment

Additional materials

Description

Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students!

 

Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom.

 

And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include:

 

  • A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model
  • Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes
  • Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers
  • Useful resources and a companion website to  help you implement formative assessment in your classroom

 

Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success.

 

 

 

 

“This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator.  The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books.”

Marc Simmons, Principal

Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA

“The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics.”

Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator

Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX

 

 

Contents

Chapter 1: Using Formative Assessment to Build Student Engagement in Mathematics Learning

  • Being a Self-Regulating Learner
  • Using Formative Assessment Practices to Develop Self-Regulation Skills
  • Using Formative Assessment in Your Classroom
  • Teaching Students How to Participate in Formative Assessment
  • How to Use this Book to Learn What You Want to Learn
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 2: Using Mathematics Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

  • What Are Learning Intentions and Success Criteria?
  • Creating Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for Your Classroom
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 3: Gathering, Interpreting, and Acting on Evidence

  • What Is Evidence?
  • Using Evidence in Your Classroom: The Teacher's Role
  • The Student's Role and How You Can Develop and Support It
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 4: Providing and Using Formative Feedback

  • What Is Formative Feedback?
  • Using Formative Feedback in Your Classroom
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 5: Developing Student Ownership and Involvement in Your Students

  • Student Ownership and Involvement
  • What Do Students Need to Learn?
  • Helping Students Develop Ownership and Involvement in Their Mathematics Learning
  • Self-Regulation: It's Not a Linear Process
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 6: Using Mathematics Learning Progressions

  • What Is a Learning Progression?
  • How Can You Use Learning Progressions in Your Instruction?
  • Using Learning Progressions to Help Develop Student Ownership and Involvement
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 7: Establishing a Classroom Environment

  • Elements of the Classroom Environment
  • The Social and Cultural Environment: Promoting Intellectual Safety and Curiosity
  • The Instructional Environment: Framing Instruction to Encourage and Make Visible Students' Thinking and to Optimize Learning
  • The Physical Environment: Keeping Resources Available
  • Conclusion
  • Resources

Chapter 8: Moving Toward Implementation

  • Implementation Principles for Formative Assessment
  • Sustaining Your Effort Over the Long Term
  • Conclusion: Final Words of Encouragement
  • Resources

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: Implementation Indicators for Formative Assessment

Appendix B: Implementation Indicators for Formative Assessment

Additional materials

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Tools and Strategies for the Middle Grades


January 2015 | 312 pages | Corwin

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Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students!

 

Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom.

 

And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include:

 

  • A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model
  • Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes
  • Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers
  • Useful resources and a companion website to  help you implement formative assessment in your classroom

 

Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success.

 

 

 

 

“This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator.  The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books.”

Marc Simmons, Principal

Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA

“The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics.”

Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator

Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX

 

 


Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1: Using Formative Assessment to Build Student Engagement in Mathematics Learning
  • Being a Self-Regulating Learner
  • Using Formative Assessment Practices to Develop Self-Regulation Skills
  • Using Formative Assessment in Your Classroom
  • Teaching Students How to Participate in Formative Assessment
  • How to Use this Book to Learn What You Want to Learn
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 2: Using Mathematics Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
  • What Are Learning Intentions and Success Criteria?
  • Creating Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for Your Classroom
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 3: Gathering, Interpreting, and Acting on Evidence
  • What Is Evidence?
  • Using Evidence in Your Classroom: The Teacher's Role
  • The Student's Role and How You Can Develop and Support It
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 4: Providing and Using Formative Feedback
  • What Is Formative Feedback?
  • Using Formative Feedback in Your Classroom
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 5: Developing Student Ownership and Involvement in Your Students
  • Student Ownership and Involvement
  • What Do Students Need to Learn?
  • Helping Students Develop Ownership and Involvement in Their Mathematics Learning
  • Self-Regulation: It's Not a Linear Process
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 6: Using Mathematics Learning Progressions
  • What Is a Learning Progression?
  • How Can You Use Learning Progressions in Your Instruction?
  • Using Learning Progressions to Help Develop Student Ownership and Involvement
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 7: Establishing a Classroom Environment
  • Elements of the Classroom Environment
  • The Social and Cultural Environment: Promoting Intellectual Safety and Curiosity
  • The Instructional Environment: Framing Instruction to Encourage and Make Visible Students' Thinking and to Optimize Learning
  • The Physical Environment: Keeping Resources Available
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Chapter 8: Moving Toward Implementation
  • Implementation Principles for Formative Assessment
  • Sustaining Your Effort Over the Long Term
  • Conclusion: Final Words of Encouragement
  • Resources
  • Appendix A: Resources
  • Appendix B: Implementation Indicators for Formative Assessment

Recent Product Reviews:

“This book not only provides the skills for both teachers and students to take part in the formative assessment process, but demonstrates a high level of the thinking required when teachers plan lessons.”
Lyneille Meza, Coordinator of Data & Assessment, Denton ISD, Denton, TX
“This book would be extremely helpful in helping my students learn to focus 1) consider and articulate the mathematics understanding, 2) shift their focus to making sense of student understanding, and 3) realize that true teaching is then acting on the gap between the understandings the student holds and the full set of understandings that you would like them to hold.”
Grace Kelemanik, Consultant & Mathematics Content Teacher Educator, Boston Teacher Residency Program, Boston Public Schools
“This book was outstanding, and I would recommend it to any math educator. The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, is the most practical book I have seen related to either formative assessment or mathematics. The most helpful aspect of the book is the affective nature so often ignored in educational works. The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books.”
Marc Simmons, Principal, Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA
? “The ideas [in this book] are brought to life with mathematics examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics.”
Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator, Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX

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