The focused assessment model teaches the use of purposeful and relevant assessment, from preassessment to the completion of a final student product. It involves students in the process of gaining a clear understanding of their skill and knowledge proficiency and takes into account different learning styles, so that students may demonstrate evidence of competence in ways that make sense to them. In addition, focused assessment is a consistent reflection of content standards— the objectives that were actually taught—and student data.

Focused Assessment takes the educator through a systematic process that embraces the concept of “assessment for learning.” It provides customizations that enable all learners to demonstrate proficiency according to their readiness level.

This book explains how assessment can become a natural part of learning. Using the same, step-by-step approach found in Focused Instruction: An Innovative Teaching Model for All Learners, this book provides research-based techniques for creating assessments that make sense to students and that enable teachers to continually refine the way they present lessons.

Find out how to:

• Choose the right assessment format
• Check for understanding throughout the instructional cycle
• Assess at the three levels of learning