Understanding and Using Reading Assessment, K-12

Peter Afflerbach

ISBN 10: 0872075850 / ISBN 13: 9780872075856

Published by Intl Reading Assn, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding and Using Reading Assessment, K-12
• Publisher: Intl Reading Assn
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872075850
• ISBN 13: 9780872075856
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Understanding and Using Reading Assessment, K-12 will help you examine and choose reading assessment in relation to current understandings of the reading process, students' development, and the culture of schooling. Each chapter

Focuses on a particular type of reading assessment to familiarize you with the broad array of assessments available
Uses the CURRV framework as an organizing principle to help you consider the Consequences, Usefulness, Roles and responsibilities, Reliability, and Validity of the assessment
Includes questions and tasks that invite you to apply the knowledge you have gained from the chapter
Concludes with Reading Assessment Snapshots, which highlight important reading assessment issues that pertain to some or all of the assessments covered in this book.

Whether you are interested in developing a more detailed understanding of different reading assessments or a comprehensive overview of reading assessment materials and procedures, this book is for you.

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