Ahead of the curve : the power of assessment to transform teaching and learning / [Douglas Reeves, editor]. - Bloomington, IN : Solution Tree, 2007. - viii, 267 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Leading edge ; 2. . - Leading edge (Bloomington, Ind.) ; 2. .

Includes bibliographical references.

From the Bell curve to the mountain : a new vision for achievement, assessment, and equity / Douglas Reeves -- Using assessments to improve teaching and learning / Thomas R. Guskey -- Involving students in the classroom assessment process / Anne Davies -- Assessment for learning : an essential foundation of productive instruction / Rick Stiggins -- Common formative assessments : the centerpiece of an integrated standards-based assessment system / Larry Ainsworth -- Designing a comprehensive approach to classroom assessment / Robert J. Marzano -- The last frontier : tackling the grading dilemma / Ken O'Connor -- The journey toward effective assessment for English language learners / Lisa Almeida -- Crossing the canyon : helping students with special needs achieve proficiency / Linda A. Gregg -- Content then process : teacher learning communities in the service of formative assessment / Dylan Wiliam -- Data on purpose : due diligence to increase student achievement / Stephen White -- Challenges and choices : the role of educational leaders in effective assessment / Douglas Reeves -- Once upon a time : a tale of excellence in assessment / Richard DuFour.

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Educational tests and measurements--United States.
Teaching--United States.
Academic achievement--United States