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Reading Assessment, Second Edition: A Primer for Teachers and Coaches (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

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Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, "Reading Assessment: A Primer For Teachers And Coaches" by JoAnne Schudt Caldwell (Associate Dean of the College of Education and Leadership, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is part of The Guilford Press educational series 'Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy'. Professor Caldwell provides classroom teachers and reading coaches with the information and tools they require to engage in the complex process of assessing the reading skills and needs of students. Practical strategies are provided for assessing students' strengths and weaknesses with respect to their literacy; how to properly analyze the evidence gathered through observation and testing; and making appropriate instructional decisions accordingly. Of special note are the sections devoted to new tools for assessing early literacy, guidelines for choosing among these options, high-stakes testing; and alternatives to standardized measures. Enhanced with numerous illustrative examples, professional development activities, and reproducibles, "Reading Assessment" is a critically important instructional guide and should be a core part of professional and academic library literacy testing and instruction reference collections.

I bought this book to prepare for a reading coach position. I was really hoping that it would be more specific- it reads more like an introduction to reading then something that really helps us who are teaching it. Most of the information was basic knowledge for teachers who are fairly with it, and vague in really giving concrete steps and ideas in the assessment process. Good book for beginners because it reads well and covers the bare basics, but for everyone else save your money.

Product is received before extimated shipping date. The quality of book was excellent. Would buy again.