Authentic Assessment

A Guide to Implementation
Cheryl Fulton Fischer - Professor Emeritus in Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino
Rita M. King - University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA
Authentic Assessment
March 1995 | 72 pages | Corwin
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The concept of 'authentic assessment' is making an increasing impression in numerous classrooms in North America. Current testing programs are being scrutinized to determine how to move beyond traditional forms of assessment to enhance student learning, understanding, and application of knowledge. The authors of this detailed yet clearly written book provide essential information on how to develop and implement 'authentic assessment' programs, including the involvement in the learning process of not only teachers, students and administrators but also parents and community members.

Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Traditional Testing Practices Versus Authentic Assessment

Traditional Testing Practices Versus Authentic Assessment

Developing and Implementing an Authentic Assessment Program

Developing and Implementing an Authentic Assessment Program

The Teacher's Role in Authentic Assessment

The Teacher's Role in Authentic Assessment

Involving Students, Parents, and the Community in the Learning Process

Involving Students, Parents, and the Community in the Learning Process

The School Administrator

  • Leading the Way to Instructionally Sound Assessment

Description

The concept of 'authentic assessment' is making an increasing impression in numerous classrooms in North America. Current testing programs are being scrutinized to determine how to move beyond traditional forms of assessment to enhance student learning, understanding, and application of knowledge. The authors of this detailed yet clearly written book provide essential information on how to develop and implement 'authentic assessment' programs, including the involvement in the learning process of not only teachers, students and administrators but also parents and community members.

Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Traditional Testing Practices Versus Authentic Assessment

Traditional Testing Practices Versus Authentic Assessment

Developing and Implementing an Authentic Assessment Program

Developing and Implementing an Authentic Assessment Program

The Teacher's Role in Authentic Assessment

The Teacher's Role in Authentic Assessment

Involving Students, Parents, and the Community in the Learning Process

Involving Students, Parents, and the Community in the Learning Process

The School Administrator

  • Leading the Way to Instructionally Sound Assessment
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Authentic Assessment

A Guide to Implementation


March 1995 | 72 pages | Corwin

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Paperback 01/02/2026 9780803962569 $37.95

The concept of 'authentic assessment' is making an increasing impression in numerous classrooms in North America. Current testing programs are being scrutinized to determine how to move beyond traditional forms of assessment to enhance student learning, understanding, and application of knowledge. The authors of this detailed yet clearly written book provide essential information on how to develop and implement 'authentic assessment' programs, including the involvement in the learning process of not only teachers, students and administrators but also parents and community members.


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword
  • Traditional Testing Practices Versus Authentic Assessment
  • Developing and Implementing an Authentic Assessment Program
  • The Teacher's Role in Authentic Assessment
  • Involving Students, Parents, and the Community in the Learning Process
  • The School Administrator
  • Leading the Way to Instructionally Sound Assessment

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