The Mindful School : How to Assess Authentic Learning

by Kay Burke

Book Overview

The time has come for poor test-takers to realize that the ability to perform well on examinations is not always an accurate assessment of understanding and academic capability. Standardized tests measure one's ability to perform under stress, not one's ability to learn and retain information. As researchers gain new knowledge about how the brain works and how people acquire understanding, educators are expanding their repertoire of assessment tools...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932935583
• ISBN13: 9780932935588
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: IRI/Skylight
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 8.8" x 0.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book, came quick

This book was very helpful. It has a lot of useful information. I received it quickly and was very pleased.

Textbook

Book was in great condition. I will get much use out of it. Thank you

good reference book

I found this book to be helpful in developing rubrics of a simple nature. Sufficient for high school observation lists. Keep it handy.

very useful

This was the book for one of my college courses, and it was very useful. I am going to purchase the book so I am able to take it with me wherever I teach.