Student-Centered Classroom Assessment

The 3rd edition of this book starts off with an anecdotal story that clearly demonstrates Rick Stiggins philosophy and practical understanding of student-involved and classroom-based assessment practices. Throughout the book, he makes reference to this story as he explores it's meaning and implications. The first four chapters and the two main organizational charts are the essence of the book. The rest is there for educators to explore as they need it. I have used this book with several hundred preservice teachers and many, many inservice teachers. On it's own, it can look daunting, but taken in small bits, and discussed, thought about, tried out, it is a wonderful resource for any educator truly interested in UNDERSTANDING why student involvement in assessment and evaluation does make a major (and measureable) difference in student work and then actually IMPLEMENTING it in a classroom.

Stiggins present a down to earth view of creating quality assessment procedures within the classroom setting. His understanding of students, teachers, and the interaction between assessment and the learning process make this a must read for all teachers of students of any age and ability.