Education: Assessment, Evaluation and Remedial

Student evaluation and assessment are central to every school and classroom. It is how teachers find out what students are learning, how they are progressing, and how teachers can development. With requirements for testing and standards-based instruction at an all-time high, effective student evaluation is more essential today than ever. Both research and current practices support the use of structured assessment and placement of students in remedial courses. The book examines the essential concepts of assessment and evaluation, and how they can enhance student learning and motivation. It provides a detailed account of various types of tests and gives guidance to teachers about the essential factors taken into consideration while constructing them. The methods of grading, reporting student achievement and importance remediation and reinforcement mechanism are also discussed. This work is destined to become an essential reference took for practicing teachers, student-teachers, school administrators and parents.