Brain-Friendly Assessments: What They Are and How to Use Them - Softcover

David A. Sousa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941112218 ISBN 13: 9781941112212

Publisher: Learning Sciences International, 2015

Synopsis

This research-based book explores critical factors to consider when designing and selecting assessment techniques to accurately gauge learning.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. David A. Sousa is an international educational consultant and author of more than a dozen books that suggest ways that educators and parents can translate current brain research into strategies to improve learning. A member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, he has conducted workshops in hundreds of school districts on brain research, instructional skills, and science education at the pre-K-12 and university levels. He has made presentations to more than 200,000 educators at national conventions of educational organizations and to regional and local school districts across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Dr. Sousa has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught senior high school science and has served as a K-12 director of science, a supervisor of instruction, and a district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University for 10 years and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University.

Review:

"A powerful book, Brain-Friendly Assessments has informed my instruction as well as assessment. I cannot overstate how appreciative I am of the way the author distilled the essence of assessment into student-centered, sensible best practices." -- Alana Margeson "2012 Maine Teacher of the Year"

"Brain-Friendly Assessments really made me think about what I would do differently if I were back in the classroom and what I should be doing now as the superintendent to ensure we are doing the right things related to assessments." -- C.J. Huff "2013 National Superintendent of the Year finalist"

"Brain-Friendly Assessments answers all of the 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' and 'how' questions. The book's very detailed explanations of assessments have the research and data to support them." -- Brandi Leggett "2014 Regional Kansas Teacher of the Year"

About this edition

• Publisher: Learning Sciences International
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1941112218
• ISBN 13: 9781941112212
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128