Vocabulary Assessment to Support Instruction: Building Rich Word-Learning Experiences

by Judith A. Scott, Robert Krovetz, Paul D Deane, et al.

Book Overview

Vocabulary development is essential for learning, but conventional vocabulary assessments lack the range and flexibility to support K-12 classroom teachers in making instructional decisions. Drawing on linguistics, educational psychology, and educational measurement, this book offers a fresh perspective on word learning and describes powerful, precise assessment strategies. Guidelines are presented for selecting which words to teach, evaluating the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462530796
• ISBN13: 9781462530793
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"