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Prepare students and measure their comprehension by assigning purposeful work, setting clear expectations, and providing ongoing feedback as the unit of study unfolds.

Dr. Wiliam offers practical techniques to embed formative assessment in regular classroom practice, and illustrates the value of sustained teacher learning communities (TLCS).

Learn several strategies for improving grading practices, while examining the common arguments against reform. The book includes examples, case studies, and opportunities for reflection.

Ken outlines eight fundamental grading guidelines to create a standards-based grading system that is meaningful, consistent, and supportive of learning.

Understand the value of student mistakes, the importance of formative assessment, and the critical effect of student involvement in setting and achieving learning targets.

Expert practitioners address the role of school leaders to model positive change and ignite a shift toward assessments that drive instruction.

Ensure your schools grading procedures are supportive of learning, accurate, meaningful, and consistent. Improve effectiveness in supporting assessment and communicating student achievement.

Learn why the 100-point grading scale can stunt a student's potential, how to design measurement topics, and what opportunities exist to migrate traditional practices into a formative assessment system.