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This volume was conceived as a ""best practices"" resource for
assessment in the way that Vocabulary Myths by Keith S. Folse is
one for reading and vocabulary teachers. Like others in the Myths
series, this book combines research with good pedagogical
practices. The book opens with an introduction that reviews many
key assessment terms and concepts. The myths examined in this book
are: Assessment is just writing tests and using statistics. A
comprehensive final exam is the best way to evaluate students.
Scores on performance assessments are preferable because of their
accuracy and authenticity. Multiple choice tests are inaccurate
measures of language but are easy to write. We should test only one
skill at a time. A test's validity can be determined by looking at
it. Issues of fairness are not a concern with standardized testing.
Teachers should never be involved in preparing students for tests.
Implications for teaching and an agenda for research are discussed
in a conclusion.
"Reading & Writing for Academic Success" was designed to
present high-level academic content-based instruction to students
who are preparing to participate in the academic community. The
material is appropriate for classes where critiquing and
integrating authentic text to reflect, react, write, and revise is
stressed.
This text reinforces some study skills -- annotation as a bridge to
summary writing, an understanding of various genres, presentation
skills, and techniques for reading for fluency. "Reading &
Writing for Academic Success "teaches
reading and writing as inter-related for academic purposes
the need for quality supporting information and credibility of
evidence, both in reading and writing
critical-thinking skills
the need for a relevant coherent theme to develop interest and
expertise.
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