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Performance Assessment and Standards-Based Curricula: The Achievement Cycle

Author(s): Glatthorn, Allan A.; Bragaw, Don; Dawkins, Karen; Parker, John

ISBN10: 188300148X

ISBN13: 9781883001483

Cover: Paperback

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1 UNDERSTANDING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE

(18)

Clarifying the Essential Concepts

(8)

The Achievement Cycle

(2)

Standards-Based Curricula

(1)

Performance Assessments and Related Terms

(2)

Assessment-Driven Instruction

(4)

Teaching to the Test and ADI

(3)

Teaching to the Test

(1)

Assessment-Driven Instruction

(1)

The Fundamental Difference

(1)

Rationale for Using ADI

(1)

Authentic Learning

(1)

Organizing for the Tasks

(4)

Overview of the Book

(1)

References

(3)

2 DEVELOPING A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM

(20)

Understand Key Concepts

(2)

Content Standards

(1)

Performance Standards

(1)

Opportunity to Learn Standards

(1)

Develop the Content Standards

(6)

Develop a Comprehensive Set of Content Standards

(2)

Refine the Comprehensive List

(2)

Secure Teacher Input

(1)

Develop the Final Draft of the Standards

(1)

Identify the Benchmarks

(4)

Review Decisions About Content Emphasis

(1)

Identify Standards for Continuing Development

(1)

Decide How Benchmarks Will Be Identified

(2)

Analyze the Constraints

(1)

Develop Initial Draft

(1)

Secure Teacher Review

(1)

Develop the Final Products

(2)

Summary of the Processes

(2)

References

(2)

3 DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE TASKS AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS

(22)

Allocate Task Development to Schools

(1)

Decide About Curriculum Integration

(2)

Arguments Supporting Integration

(1)

Arguments Questioning the Use of Integration

(2)

Make Preliminary Plans

(6)

Develop a Comprehensive Plan

(3)

Categorize the Standards

(1)

Develop a Long-Term Plan

(3)

Develop the Performance Task

(8)

Administer and Evaluate the Results of the Performance Assessments

(1)

References

(2)

4 USING ASSESSMENT-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION

(12)

Understand the Importance of Unit Planning

(1)

Analyze the Performance Task

(2)

Block-in the Unit

(1)

Review the Unit Scenario

(1)

Sketch-in the Lessons

(1)

Prepare the Unit for Evaluation

(1)

Arrange for Evaluation of the Unit

(1)

Implement the Assessment-Based Unit

(1)

References

(2)

5 FOSTERING AUTHENTIC LEARNING

(12)

The Nature of Authentic Learning

(4)

Throughout the Learning Experience

(3)

The Steps in the Learning Process

(1)

Precautions in Using Authentic Learning

(4)

Authentic Learning Is an Individual Matter

(1)

Authentic Learning Requires the Acquisition and Use of New Knowledge

(1)

Authentic Learning Requires Reflective Dialog

(1)

Authentic Learning Is More Than Activity

(1)

Authentic Learning Requires Feedback

(1)

Authentic Learning Is Affective and Cognitive

(1)

References

(2)

6 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN SOCIAL STUDIES (Don Bragaw)

(20)

The Historical Context

(2)

Social Studies Standards

(2)

Uniting Standards and Assessments to Guide Instruction in Geography

(5)

National History Standards and Performance Assessment

(1)

Synthesizing Standards and Performance in Social Studies

(3)

Summary: Using Curriculum Standards in Social Studies

100

(2)

A Concluding Note

102

(1)

References

103

(2)

7 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN SCIENCE (Karen Dawkins)

105

(18)

Developing Standards in Science

107

(7)

Decide on a Basis for Curriculum Organization

108

(1)

Decide on the Relationship of Knowledge and Skills

109

(1)

Decide on Strands and Standards

109

(1)

Decide About Specific Benchmarks for Each Standard

110

(1)

Analyze the Benchmarks

111

(1)

Mastery Benchmarks

111

(1)

Incorporated Skills

111

(1)

Enrichment Benchmarks

111

(1)

Add Any Needed Mastery Benchmarks

112

(1)

Summary: Curriculum Standards in Science

112

(2)

Designing Performance Assessments

114

(4)

Standards Related to Scientific Inquiry Skills

114

(1)

Standards Related to the History and Nature of Science

115

(2)

Standards With Real-World Applications

117

(1)

Using Assessment-Driven Instruction

118

(2)

Teaching Inquiry Skills

118

(1)

Teaching About the History and Nature of Science

119

(1)

Teaching Real-World Applications

119

(1)

References

120

(3)

8 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN MATHEMATICS (John Parker)

123

(34)

Using the Mathematics Standards to Develop Curricula

125

(8)

Status of the Standards

130

(3)

Summary: Curriculum Standards in Mathematics

133

(1)

Performance Assessment in Mathematics

133

(16)

Using Assessment-Driven Instruction in Math

143

(6)

Traditional Problem

144

(1)

Authentic Assessment Version of Problem

145

(4)

Designing Assessment-Based Units in Mathematics

149

(3)

A Concluding Note

152

(3)

References

155

(2)

9 THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

157

(32)

Developing Standards in English Language Arts

159

(7)

Decide on the Strands and Standards

159

(1)

Decide About the Use of Specific Benchmarks

160

(1)

Analyze the Benchmarks

161

(2)

Check Mastery Benchmarks Against High-Stakes Tests

163

(1)

Add Any Needed Mastery Benchmarks

163

(1)

Prepare for Controversy

163

(1)

Summary: Curriculum Standards in English Language Arts

164

(2)

Designing Performance Assessments

166

(8)

Reading and Literature

168

(2)

Writing

170

(2)

Designing the Writing Tasks

171

(1)

Maintaining a Writing Portfolio

171

(1)

Language Study

172

(1)

Speaking and Listening

173

(1)

Mass Media and Information Processing

173

(1)

Using Assessment-Driven Instruction

174

(11)

Teaching Writing

174

(6)

Teaching Literature

180

(5)

References

185

(4)

10 IMPLEMENTING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE

189

(13)

Using a General Implementation Strategy

191

(5)

Ensure That the Organizational Structures Are in Place

191

(1)

Develop a Research-Based Change Strategy

192

(1)

Train the Project Planning Council

193

(1)

Orient All Those Involved

193

(1)

Develop a Flexible Long-Term Planning Calendar

193

(2)

Provide Intensive Training for School Administrators

195

(1)

Appoint, Train, and Monitor the Work of Task Forces

195

(1)

Implementing Curriculum Development

196

(3)

Determine Scope of Curriculum Development

196

(1)

Identify Priorities

196

(2)

Develop Subject-Specific Planning Calendar

198

(1)

Provide Training for Teachers Involved

198

(1)

Evaluate and Revise

199

(1)

Provide for Curriculum Alignment and Monitoring

199

(1)

Implementing Performance Assessments

199

(1)

Implementing Assessment-Driven Instruction

200

(2)

A Concluding Note

202

(1)

References

202

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