Authentic Assessment: A Guide to Implementation.This guidebook provides information for those who want to understand the concept of authentic assessment Authentic assessment is an umbrella concept that refers to the measurement of "intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful,"[1] as compared to multiple choice standardized tests. and who need information quickly. The authors present the information in an easy-to-read format, and it is intended to be a reference for further resources. The book is divided into five chapters and compares traditional testing practices to authentic assessment. The authors discuss implementing authentic assessment programs; define the roles of teachers, parents, and students; and provide suggestions for principals in the implementation process. Authentic Assessment: A Guide to Implementation, published in a fastback fast·back n. An automobile designed with a curving downward slope from roof to rear. format, recognizes the fundamental concepts of authentic assessment and provides a comprehensive, annotated bibliography An annotated bibliography is a bibliography that gives a summary of the research that has been done. It is still an alphabetical list of research sources. In addition to bibliographic data, an annotated bibliography provides a brief summary or annotation. . One weakness is the chapter dealing with parent involvement. The authors assume all parents are willing to respond to school officials concerning their children's strengths, weaknesses, and future aspirations. More suggestions and examples of involvement with parents would enhance its usefulness. Authors Cheryl Fischer and Rita King have diverse backgrounds in public education and currently work as professors of education in California The California education system consists of a full range of public and private schools in California, from the University of California system, to well-known private colleges, to an extensive network of secondary and primary education schools. . (Authentic Assessment: A Guide to Implementation, by Cheryl Fischer and Rita King, Corwin Press, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. , Calif. 91320, 1995, 58 pp., $15 softcover) |
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