Mathematics Assessment and Intervention in a PLC at Work™

“The authors of this book thoroughly impressed me with how accessible they make mathematics assessment and intervention. They share personal stories, lots of samples of items and student work, reflection questions, and program evaluation tools. In addition, they offer discussion tools throughout the book so collaborative teams can engage in conversations about their current reality and the necessary next steps for continuous improvement. Their recommendations are practical and applicable in real schools with real students. Collaborative teams can use this as much more than a book study. By trying out the suggestions and reflections, they will certainly see how every student can learn mathematics.”

“Written by leaders in mathematics education, this book provides the tools for using assessment to impact and grow student learning, not just measure it. It made me rethink what I know about assessment and how to use it to positively impact student learning in my classroom and at my school.”

“This valuable resource masterfully embeds the guiding principles of professional learning communities and provides practical tools that help teams work collaboratively and move from theory to action. Numerous examples guide teams to collectively design aligned formative assessments, analyze the results of those assessments to gain information about student learning, and implement strategic interventions that help learners grow into capable mathematicians.”

“Mathematics Assessment and Intervention in a PLC at Work™ provides the complete package—a powerful resource to guide teacher teams as they work to reshape the assessment story for their students. Teacher reflections, team recommendations, and discussion tools offer opportunities for teachers to reflect on their practice and take action. I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the books in the series.”

“For the mathematics teacher working within a PLC environment, there is now a resource that offers practical strategies and tools to develop high-quality assessments and use the data to effectively respond to student learning. The authors use personal stories and experiences to paint a picture of how students benefit when mathematics teachers and teams put their processes and strategies into practice. Various tools and examples will support any classroom teacher or team seeking concrete and immediately applicable ways to positively impact student learning of mathematics.”