Assessment as Learning Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning by Lorna M. Earl

The promise and challenge of classroom assessment. The educational world has changed; The power of classroom assessment; Why a second edition?; The case of understanding mathematics learning and assessment; Using this book; Ideas for follow up -- Situating assessment changes. A brief history of assessment; Looking for change in all the wrong places; Rethinking assessment for real change; Purpose is everything; Classroom assessment and large-scale reform; Taking up the challenge; Ideas for follow up -- Assessment of learning, for learning, and as learning. Assessment for learning; Assessment as learning; Assessment of learning; Getting the balance right; Ideas for follow up -- Spotlight on learning. Learning makes us human; How people learn; Learning for understanding; Learning is hard work; Learning happens in context; Ideas for follow up -- Assessment and learning. The contribution of classroom assessment to learning; Assessment as an integral part of teaching and learning; Realizing the power of assessment to optimize learning; Ideas for follow up -- Using assessment to identify what they believe is true. The case of the pool table; Start with what they believe is true; The case of the bog; Ideas for follow up -- Using assessment to motivate learning. Assessment that motivates; The case of Othello; Assessment to reverse socialization; Ideas for follow up -- Using assessment to make connections. Curriculum as visible targets for learning; Plan learning, plan assessment, and expect the unexpected; The case of planned literacy learning; Differentiation; Ideas for follow up -- Using assessment to extend learning; Feedback for learning; Rubrics and exemplars as tools; The case of the brass band; Ideas, connections, and extensions (ICE); Ideas for follow up --; Using assessment for reflection and self-regulation. The case of Jojo; Students as their best assessors; Developing self-regulating habits of mind; The case of choices; Ideas for follow up -- Getting to assessment for optimum learning. It's about learning and it's about time; The spirit of assessment for learning requires conceptual change; Think about what you believe is true; Learn about learning; Know your subject; Be an expert teacher; Work together in collaborative inquiry; Don't give up, but be gentle with yourself; Self-regulation for you too; Get the support you need; Put it all together.