Using Assessment to Improve Middle-Grades Mathematics Teaching & Learning: Suggested Activities Using Quasar Tasks, Scoring Criteria, and Students Wor

Carol S. Parke

ISBN 10: 0873535227 / ISBN 13: 9780873535229

Published by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (edition illustrated edition), 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Assessment to Improve Middle-Grades Mathematics Teaching & Learning: Suggested Activities Using Quasar Tasks, Scoring Criteria, and Students Wor
• Publisher: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (edition illustrated edition)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873535227
• ISBN 13: 9780873535229
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: illustrated edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Using tasks that require students to think deeply about problem situations and communicate their mathematical understanding helps teachers determine students' levels of proficiency and gain insight into students' mathematical thinking. This book and its companion CD include sixteen mathematics tasks that are appropriate for grades 4 through 8 and can be used for instruction and assessment purposes. Descriptions of six activities illustrating various uses of the tasks and materials are also included.