{"product_id":"checking-for-understanding-formative-assessment-techniques-for-your-classroom-paperback","title":"Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDouglas Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy Frey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA teacher presents a lesson, and at the end asks students if they understand the material. The students nod and say they get it. Later, the teacher is dismayed when many of the students fail a test on the material. Why aren't students getting it? And, just as important, why didn't the teacher recognize the problem?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eChecking for Understanding\u003c\/em\u003e, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey show how to increase students' understanding with the help of creative formative assessments. When used regularly, formative assessments enable every teacher to determine what students know and what they still need to learn. Fisher and Frey explore a variety of engaging activities that check for and increase understanding, including interactive writing, portfolios, multimedia presentations, audience response systems, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new 2nd edition of \u003cem\u003eChecking for Understanding\u003c\/em\u003e has been updated to reflect the latest thinking in formative assessment and to show how the concepts apply in the context of Fisher and Frey's work on gradual release of responsibility, guided instruction, formative assessment systems, data analysis, and quality instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouglas Fisher \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eNancy Frey\u003c\/strong\u003e are the creators of the Framework for Intentional and Targeted (FIT) Teaching(TM). They are also the authors of numerous ASCD books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Formative Assessment Action Plan: Practical Steps to More Successful Teaching and Learning\u003c\/em\u003e and the best-selling \u003cem\u003eEnhancing RTI: How to Ensure Success with Effective Classroom Instruction and Intervention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA teacher presents a lesson, and at the end asks students if they understand the material. The students nod and say they get it. Later, the teacher is dismayed when many of the students fail a test on the material. Why aren't students getting it? And, just as important, why didn't the teacher recognize the problem? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In Checking for Understanding, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey show how to increase students' understanding with the help of creative formative assessments. When used regularly, formative assessments enable every teacher to determine what students know and what they still need to learn. Fisher and Frey explore a variety of engaging activities that check for and increase understanding, including interactive writing, portfolios, multimedia presentations, audience response systems, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This new 2nd edition of Checking for Understanding has been updated to reflect the latest thinking in formative assessment and to show how the concepts apply in the context of Fisher and Frey's work on gradual release of responsibility, guided instruction, formative assessment systems, data analysis, and quality instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 18, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718161076287,"sku":"9781416619222","price":42.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/66b73f45d927bc522e7626209d1b9e96.webp?v=1765080945","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/checking-for-understanding-formative-assessment-techniques-for-your-classroom-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}