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Fragile Evidence: A Critique of Reading Assessment » Read Now
by Jane Hansen, Peter Johnston, Sharon Murphy, Patrick Shannon. 210 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library
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Linking Reading Assessment to Instruction: An Application Worktext for Elementary Classroom Teachers » Read Now
by Susan P. Homan, Arleen Shearer Mariotti. 277 pgs.

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This worktext applies current theory to classroom practice by providing, in each chapter, a brief explanation of major concepts followed by guided practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting reading assessment techniques. Like the popular previous editions, the third edition:...
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This worktext applies current theory to classroom practice by providing, in each chapter, a brief explanation of major concepts followed by guided practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting reading assessment techniques. Like the popular previous editions, the third edition: *emphasizes the use of assessment and diagnosis for instructional decision making--rather than for simply giving grades; *stresses the use of informal assessment techniques--reflecting the current emphasis in educational assessment theories--but also includes coverage of standardized test scores; *provides both classroom-tested results and interpretations of the data, giving students step-by-step experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment techniques; and *includes numerous "hands-on" activity worksheets. The recent U.S. National Reading Panel report found that, for children to be good readers, they must be taught phonemic awareness, phonics skills, how to read fluently, and how to apply comprehension strategies. Linking Reading Assessment to Instruction: An Application Worktext for Elementary Classroom Teachers, Third Edition, covers all four areas. It is appropriate for undergraduate or graduate reading methods courses that include a diagnosis component, reading diagnosis courses, exceptional education courses, and in-service courses on reading/literacy development. Changes in the third edition include: *thorough updating throughout the text; *new activities on standardized tests, running records, and metacognitive comprehension, and; reorganized sections on using standardized test scores and story retelling. An Instructor's Manual is available upon adoption.
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Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy through the Communicative and Visual Arts (Chap. 20 "Alternative Methodology for Diagnostic Assessment of Written and Verbal Responses to Works of Art," Chap. 51 "Accountability through Assessment and Instruction," and Chap. 53 "Alternative Assessment, Literacy Education, and School Reform") » Read Now
by James Flood, Shirley Brice Heath, Diane Lapp. 906 pgs.

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In an era characterized by the rapid evolution of the concept of literacy, this handbook focuses on multiple ways in which learners gain access to knowledge and skills. It explores the possibilities of broadening current conceptualizations of literacy to include the full array of the communicative arts.
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Developing Engaged Readers in School and Home Communities (Chap. 9 "Engaged Assessment of Engaged Readers") » Read Now
by Peter Afflerbach, Linda Baker, David Reinking. 307 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library
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The Reading for Real Handbook (Chap. 9 "Real Assessment for Real Readers") » Read Now
by Colin Harrison. 235 pgs.

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The Reading for Real Handbook was very well received by both teachers and literacy specialists when it was published in 1992. Since its first publication there have been significant changes in the field of 'reading', not least of which has been governmental demands for higher standards in reading...
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The Reading for Real Handbook was very well received by both teachers and literacy specialists when it was published in 1992. Since its first publication there have been significant changes in the field of 'reading', not least of which has been governmental demands for higher standards in reading and the resultant National Literacy Strategy (NLS). As well as providing invaluable help for teachers struggling with the National Literacy Strategy and the Literacy Hour, several other new topics of interest are also addressed, including teaching fiction/non-fiction inside and outside the Literacy Hour, integrating reading, writing and spelling work, involving parents, assessment and working with slower readers.
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Reading Comprehension: From Research to Practice (Chap. 8 "Recent Theory and Research into the Reading Process: Implications for Reading Assessment") » Read Now
by Judith Orasanu. 385 pgs.

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Reading, Language, and Literacy: Instruction for the Twenty-First Century (Chap. 15 "Resistance, Complacency, and Reform in Reading Assessment") » Read Now
by Fran Lehr, Jean Osborn. 307 pgs.

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Measuring Children's Reading Development Using Leveled Texts, in The Reading Teacher » Read Now
by Scott G. Paris. 3 pgs.

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Effects and Perceived Consequences of Using Read-Aloud and Teacher-Recommended Testing Accommodations on a Reading Achievement Test, in School Psychology Review » Read Now
by Stephen N. Elliott, Brian C. McKevitt. 8 pgs.

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library
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Children with Reading Disabilities: Does Dynamic Assessment Help in the Classification?, in Learning Disability Quarterly » Read Now
by Crystal B. Howard, H. Lee Swanson. 18 pgs.

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library
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Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research (Chap. 14 "Reading Tests") » Read Now
by David C. Caverly, Rona F. Flippo. 509 pgs.

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Adult Reading Assessment: Are We Doing the Best with What We Have?, in Applied Neuropsychology » Read Now
by J. Randall Price, Kay B. Stevens. 11 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library
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Using Standardized Test Unconventionally: An Adapted Reading Assessment, in Reading Improvement » Read Now
by Rafael Lara, Ping Liu, Richerd Parker. 11 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library
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Enhancing Self-Efficacy for High-Stakes Reading Tests: Here Are Suggestions and Guidance to Help Students Who Are Good Readers but Have Low Self-Efficacy for Taking Reading Tests, in The Reading Teacher » Read Now
by Patrick P. McCabe. 9 pgs.

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library