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"Standards-based learning has been implemented into schools across the globe, yet it often does not receive the attention and hard work it needs to truly affect a student's learning. A Handbook for Implementing Standards-Based Learning is an all-encompassing Standards-Based Learning guide that authors Tammy Heflebower, Jan K. Hoegh, and Philip B. Warrick have written to help schools properly develop and implement a Standards-Based Learning curriculum. The Handbook explores five different phases of Standards-Based implementation, with specific steps and guidelines for processes such as developing the right curriculum, gathering and implementing feedback, and modifying the curriculum to ensure the best educational experience possible. This book is ideal for those who may wish to lead a Standards-Based reform in their school with in-depth processes for every step along the way. Standards-Based Learning is a great step forward for education, but it needs to be implemented correctly to make a difference"--

"Assessment is a fundamental aspect of education, but with so many different standards and learning expectations, educators need to utilize data-driven and information-based instruction. In their new book Assessing Learning in the Standards-Based Classroom, Jan K. Hoegh, Jeff Flygare, Tammy Heflebower, and Philip B. Warrick unpack assessment information and unveil teacher-tested tools designed to improve classroom learning and successfully evaluate student performance. This book's approach to standards-based learning, generated through years of research and classroom experience, encompasses everything needed to guarantee high-quality classroom assessment practices"--

Introduction -- Planning Instruction With Proficiency Scales -- Instructing With Proficiency Scales -- Setting Goals and Tracking Progress -- Administering Quality Classroom Assessments and Figuring Grades -- Teaching Exceptional Students -- Communicating Grades.

Intro -- Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- About Marzano Research -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Epilogue -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- References and Resources -- Index