Publikace: This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment. The paperback edition guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both te - Genesee, F. & Upshur, J.. Anotace: kniha pro učitele Popis: Written to help foreign and second language educators in planning and carrying out effective evaluations in their classrooms emphasizes the value of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both teaching and learning. framework for evaluation; collecting information. Part 2 Evaluating without tests: observation in the classroom; portfolios and conferences; journals testing; objectives-referenced testing; devising test tasks; assembling and scoring tests; interpreting test scores; standardized tests; summary and integration. Contents: Part 1 Getting started: the context of second language evaluation; a framework for evaluation; collecting information. Part 2 Evaluating without tests: observation in the classroom; portfolios and conferences; journals testing; objectives-referenced testing; devising test tasks; assembling and scoring tests; interpreting test scores; standardized tests; summary and integration. Publikace: This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment. The paperback edition guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both te - Genesee, F. & Upshur, J.. This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment. The paperback edition guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both teaching and learning. While firmly grounded in current research, the presentation is nontechnical and does not require a specialized degree in psychometrics, statistics, or research. The suggested assessment procedures are useful for a broad range of proficiency levels, teaching situations, and instructional approaches. Preview and follow-up activities assist the reader in applying the material from each chapter.