About the Author Introduction chapter 1 Why Educational Achievement Matters The Increasing Importance of Educational Achievement The Difficulties of Raising Student Achievement Three Generations of School Effectiveness Research The Impact of Teacher Quality Ways to Increase Teacher Quality Conclusion. chapter 2 The Case for Formative Assessment The Importance of Professional Development The Origins of Formative Assessment Definitions of Formative Assessment Strategies of Formative Assessment Assessment: The Bridge Between Teaching and Learning Conclusion chapter 3 Clarifying, Sharing, and Understanding Learning Intentions and Success Criteria The Importance of Learning Intentions When to Use Learning Intentions Issues in Constructing Learning Intentions and Success Criteria The Case for and Against Rubrics Practical Techniques Conclusion chapter 4 Eliciting Evidence of Learning Finding out What Students Know Discovering Where Students' Ideas Come From Practical Techniques Conclusion chapter 5 Providing Feedback That Moves Learning Forward The Quality of Feedback Feedback as a Recipe for Future Action Practical Techniques Conclusion chapter 6 Activating Learners as Instructional Resources for One Another Effective Cooperative Learning Practical Techniques Conclusion chapter 7 Activating Learners as Owners of Their Own Learning Student Self-Assessment Self-Testing Self-Regulated Learning Practical Techniques Conclusion Epilogue Appendix: List of Techniques References and Resources Index