{"product_id":"a-pig-dont-get-fatter-phyllis-jones-9780807747544","title":"A Pig Don't Get Fatter the More You Weigh It: Classroom Assessments That Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo matter how many times you weigh a pig, all you learn is how much it weighs. If you want to learn something else, you need a different assessment. \u003c\/i\u003eThis sensible book demonstrates the power of classroom assessments to improve both teaching and learning. In clear, straightforward language, the authors explain how well-constructed assessments provide data that is essential to the development of learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. This is an insightful overview of a subject that has, until now, generated far more heat than light. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contributions from teachers and teacher educators, this pragmatic book features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA highly readable overview of a subject that is often over-complicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise chapters, illustrated with vignettes from real life in the classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirections for integrating assessment results, curriculum expectations, and individual students' learning needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative approaches that have been proven to be useful in assessing the needs of a wide range of students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of successful collaborations among school staff, based on assessment results, in creating cultures that support teachers and learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phyllis Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807747548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807747544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.22w x 0.41d","brand":"Phyllis Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086897033471,"sku":"9780807747544","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ab91bfc4-703c-45e2-86e2-e48bf882e326.jpg?v=1769097200","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-pig-dont-get-fatter-phyllis-jones-9780807747544","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}