In this book, theory is blended with practical application to provide a concise, up-to-date explanation of how school librarians can work with students and teachers to assess for learning in 21st century schools. Contains 116 rubrics, checklists, logs, and other tools that could be used in library-related instruction. Bibliography provides relevant and useful books, articles, and online resources dealing with assessment.

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Waggener. Rev. ed. of: Assessing learning. 2005.

What needs to happen in 21st-century schools? -- Assessment for learning -- Tools for assessment : checklists, rubrics, and rating scales -- Tools for assessment : conferences, logs, personal correspondence, and exit passes -- Tools for assessment : graphic organizers -- Student portfolios -- Assessing for critical understanding -- Assessing for dispositions -- Assessing for tech-integrated learning -- Outcome-based approach : elementary grade example -- Outcome-based approach : middle school example -- Outcome-based approach : high school example -- Communicating evidence of learning.