Reading Assessment: A Primer for Teachers and Tutors

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"Reading and literacy teachers/tutors will find this text helpful as an organized guide for pinpointing student reading difficulties....Content area teachers will heave a sigh of relief as they read case studies in which they recognize struggling readers in their classes and learn quick ways to assess these students and get them the help they need--whether in the classroom or with a specialist....A student's reading ability plays a huge role in his or her success in other classes and it is important that we help each student overcome reading-related barriers. Caldwell's book is the perfect place to start!--Middle Ground



Review
"Reading and literacy teachers/tutors will find this text helpful as an organized guide for pinpointing student reading difficulties....Content area teachers will heave a sigh of relief as they read case studies in which they recognize struggling readers in their classes and learn quick ways to assess these students and get them the help they need--whether in the classroom or with a specialist....A student's reading ability plays a huge role in his or her success in other classes and it is important that we help each student overcome reading-related barriers. Caldwell's book is the perfect place to start!--Middle Ground



Book Description
This invaluable primer provides the basic information that teachers and tutors need to get started on the complex process of reading assessment. Designed for maximum utility in today's standards-driven classroom, the book presents simple, practical assessment strategies that are embedded in a solid framework of theory and research. It takes teachers step by step through learning to recognize "good reader" behaviors, assessing each student's strengths and weaknesses, analyzing the evidence collected, and making instructional decisions. Formal and informal measures are discussed for a variety of purposes, including assessment of emergent literacy, word identification, fluency, comprehension, and motivation for reading. Filled with illuminating concrete examples, activities for developing assessment skills, and reproducible checklists and worksheets, this is an essential resource for elementary educators. It is also an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses and inservice training programs.



About the Author
JoAnne Schudt Caldwell, PhD, is a Professor at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was formerly the Chair of the Reading Language Arts Department and is currently the Director of Teacher Education for the College of Education. Widely published, Dr. Caldwell is a member of several professional organizations and has actively participated in a number of state task forces involving teacher certification and standards implementation.

(shortened version)
JoAnne Schudt Caldwell, PhD, is a Professor in the College of Education at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she is currently Director of Teacher Education.



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In this text, Caldwell's (education, Cardinal Stritch U., Milwaukie) goal is to provide practical information about reading assessment for elementary school teachers, tutors, and staff developers, but within a framework of basic theory and research. Coverage includes what to assess, how to assess it, how to analyze the information collected through assessment, and how to use the information to make instructional decisions. The text contains a number of reproducible checklists and forms, and is suitable for upper-division undergraduate and graduate classes in literacy, for new teachers, and in professional development for practicing educators. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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