Originally published: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2006. "Grades K-12"--p. [1] of cover.

Introduction, assessment for classroom learning -- Understanding the varieties of assessment -- Clarifying learning targets -- Unpacking standards and benchmarks; Defining student expectations -- Gathering assessment evidence: Understanding and selecting assessment methods; Written product, portfolio, and project assessments; Designing quality classroom assessment tasks; Creating useful scoring guides -- Making sense of assessment data: Tracking and analyzing results -- Linking assessment to instruction: Revising feedback and instructional plans; Using assessment to motivate students -- Related assessment factors: Rethinking grading practices; Challenges of high-stakes assessment -- Conclusion, an appeal for change -- Appendix: Reflection and discussion questions.