Finding the Connections : Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Curriculum in Elementary Mathematics

Schulman, Linda, Moon, Jean

ISBN 10: 0435083708 / ISBN 13: 9780435083700

Published by Heinemann, 1995

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Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Finding the Connections : Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Curriculum in Elementary Mathematics
• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0435083708
• ISBN 13: 9780435083700
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.661 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Jean Moon and Linda Schulman offer practitioners a new approach to assessment-one that is comprehensive, practical, and interactive. Recognizing the process-oriented nature of alternative assessment, they contend that the more we "do" alternative assessment, the more we learn about it. Their book encourages and enhances that "doing" process.

Finding the Connections emphasizes the conceptual links among assessment, instruction, and curriculum, focusing on classroom practices in grades K-6. It provides a model for integrating assessment with instruction; ideas for communicating with parents, students, and administrators; and guided opportunities to practice and reflect upon the assessment process. By sharing their experiences, the authors also help readers develop their own assessment methods.

Classroom teachers, mathematics educators, mathematics specialists, curriculum developers, administrators, and other practitioners interested in the general field of assessment will find this book essential reading.

About the Authors

Jean Moon is currently on leave from Lesley College to work as Advisor for Education Programs for the ExxonMobil Foundation. She has directed numerous teacher professional development projects throughout the years and has served as lead principal investigator on many evaluation studies in K-12 mathematics and science education. Moon has written a number of articles on alternative assessment.

Linda Schulman began her career as an elementary school teacher. She is currently a professor of education and mathematics at Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Recognized as a leading author of innovative supplementary materials for the teaching of mathematics, Schulman has coauthored more than seventy student books, teacher resource guides, and problem decks. At present, her work focuses on helping teachers transform their notions of learning and teaching mathematics through investigations and authentic assessment strategies.