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Book SynopsisEncourage achievement with assessments that promote growth—for every student!
Imagine a classroom where students can’t wait to take tests. A dream? Maybe. But when you make restorative assessment part of your classroom culture, your students are more likely to feel safe, ready for challenges, and eager to showcase their knowledge whenever they have the chance.
Unlike ordinary testing, restorative assessments offer students multiple ways to demonstrate their learning—promoting equity and reducing conflict in the classroom. Since assessments happen regularly, you have more opportunities to check student progress and tailor your teaching accordingly. In this guide, you’ll find:
- Real-world examples of restorative assessment in practice
- Cutting-edge research on personalized learning and assessment
- Practical strategies for implementation
- Action points and reflection questions
In today’s diverse classrooms, one-size-fits-all learning is a thing of the past. Empower your teaching—and your students—by mastering restorative assessment and helping every student grow.
"Restorative Assessment
provides excellent information and training for teachers and an in-depth understanding of students of today. The practices recommended in this book will transform schools and create challenging, healthy learning environments for all children." Sister Camille Anne Campbell, President
Mount Carmel Academy "Why waste time on assessment for just more data when you can have assessment that is restorative and intentionally creates more learning opportunities for all students? This book offers the structure for a purpose-driven assessment system that uses student-centered formative assessments as a means to respond to learning, re-engage students and immediately deliver specific, appropriate instruction to allow all students to succeed." Renee Peoples, Teaching and Learning Coach
Swain West ElementaryTrade Review"Restorative Assessment
provides excellent information and training for teachers and an in-depth understanding of students of today. The practices recommended in this book will transform schools and create challenging, healthy learning environments for all children." -- Sister Camille Anne Campbell, President
"Restorative Assessment
challenges the present way of looking at assessment through research-based information. Restoring assessment to its rightful place as an integral part of teaching rather than a separate entity is critical to positive student outcomes and overall success!" -- Julie Frederick, Nationally Board Certified Teacher
"Why waste time on assessment for just more data when you can have assessment that is restorative and intentionally creates more learning opportunities for all students? This book offers the structure for a purpose-driven assessment system that uses student-centered formative assessments as a means to respond to learning, re-engage students and immediately deliver specific, appropriate instruction to allow all students to succeed." -- Renee Peoples, Teaching and Learning Coach
Table of ContentsPREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INTRODUCTION 1. REVERTING ASSESSMENT TO ITS INTENDED PURPOSE Assessment Matters Assessment Literacy Research-Based Best Practices in Assessment Technically Sound Assessment 2. RESTORING BALANCE The Importance of Balance Types of Assessment Seamless and Continuous Assessment Merging Teaching, Learning, and Assessing Multiple Measures Assessing Through the Taxonomy Planning for Assessment Balanced Assessment Systems 3. REINSTATING MASTERY AND GROWTH Cornerstones and Keystones Supporting and Gauging Progress Assessing Mastery Assessment as Learning Reporting Growth Changing Assessment Mindsets 4. REFOCUSING ON LEARNERS Students at the Center Assessment-Capable Learners Personalizing Assessment Multiple Pathways 5. RECONSIDERING NONCOGNITIVE SKILLS Cognitive and Noncognitive: Not an Either/Or Skills and Dispositions for Success Noncognitive for At-Risk Learners Assessing Noncognitive Skills and Attributes 6. CONCLUSIONS AND NEW BEGINNINGS Becoming Unstuck Nurture Local Culture Unify Policy and Practice Partnering With Parents REFERENCES INDEX
