Handbook of Formative Assessment in the Disciplines

Taylor & Francis

Handbook of Formative Assessment in the DisciplinesAuthor(s): Heidi L. Andrade, Randy E. Bennett, Gregory J. Cizek\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138054363, 978-1138054363\nSynopsis\nThe Handbook of Formative Assessment in the Disciplines meaningfully addresses current developments in the field, offering a unique and timely focus on domain dependency. Building from an updated definition of formative assessment, the book covers the integration of measurement principles into practice; the operationalization of formative assessment within specific domains, beyond generic strategies; evolving research directions including student involvement and self-regulation; and new approaches to the challenges of incorporating formative assessment training into pre-service and in-service educator training.\n\nAs supporters of large-scale testing programs increasingly consider the potential of formative assessments to improve .