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From the Randall Library

The following books on assessing student learning are available in the library. You will find them helpful in creating and implementing departmental assessment plans, assessments, and scoring rubrics.

Angelo, T.A. & Cross, K.P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Call # LB2822.75 .A54 1993, General and CTE Books Collections

Astin, A.W. (1991) Assessment for excellence: the philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education. New York: American Council on Education. Call # LB2366.2.A89 1991, General Collection

Banta, T.W. (Ed.). (2002) Buidling a scholarship of assessment. San Franciso: Jossey-Bass. Call # LB2366.B85 2002, General Collection

Brookhart, S. M. (1999) The art and science of classroom assessment: the missing part of pedagogy. Washington, D.C.: George Washington University, in cooperation with ASHE. Call # LB2822.75.B76 1999, General Collection

Carlson, M.O., Humphrey, G.E., & Reinhardt, K.S. (2003) Weaving science inquiry and continuous assessment: using formative assessment to improve learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Call # LB1585.C29 2003, General Collection

Dunn, D.S., Mehrotra, C. M., & Halonen, J.S. (Eds.) (2004) Measuring up: educational assessment challenges and practices for psychology. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Call # BF77 .M385 2004, General Collection

Hernon, P., Dugan, R.E., & Schwartz, C. (Eds.) (2006) Revisiting outcomes assessment in higher education. Westport, CT: Libraries, Unlimited.
Call # LB2331.63.R48 2006, General Collection

Menges, R. & Weimer, M. (1996). Teaching on solid ground: Using scholarship to improve practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Call # LB2331 .T418, CTE Books Collection

Palomba, C.A. (1999) Assessment essentials: planning, implementing, and improving assessment in higher education. San Franscisco: Jossey- Bass.
Call # LB236.2 .P35 1999, General Collection

Stevens, D.D. & Levi, A.J. (2005) Introduction to rubrics: an assessment tool to save grading time, convey effective feedback, and promote student learning. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing. Call # LB3063 .S74 2005, CTE Books Collection

Suskie, L.A. (2004) Assessing student learning: a common sense guide. Bolton, MA: Anker Pubishing Co. Call # LB2336 .S87 2004, CTE Books Collection

Taggart, G.L. et. al. (Eds.) (2001) Rubrics: a handbook for construction and use. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. Call # LB2822 .R83 2001, General Collection

Walvoord, B.E. F. (2004) Assessment clear and simple: a practical guide for institutions, departments, and general education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
Call # LB2822.75 .W35 2004, CTE Books Collection

Walvoord, B.E.F. (1998). Effective grading: a tool for learning and assessment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Call # LB2368.W35 1998, CTE Books Collection

Wehlburg, C. (2006) Meaningful course revision: enhancing academic engagement using student learning data. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Co.
Call # LB2822.75. W44 2006, CTE Books Collection

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