Authentic Assessment
Sandra Schurr
Authentic Assessment
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Using Product, Performance, and Portfolio Measures from A to Z
by Sandra Schurr
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Tests don’t have to be scary or boring – they can actually show what you really know and can do! Imagine proving your skills with cool projects, performances, and portfolios instead of just pencil-and-paper quizzes. This book reveals why authentic assessments are changing how we learn and why that matters for every student.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Authentic Assessment introduces children ages 9-12 to alternative ways of measuring learning beyond traditional tests. It emphasizes hands-on projects, performances, and portfolios as meaningful tools for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. The book is suitable for middle-grade readers interested in education and testing concepts, with no concerning content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781560901617
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Natl Middle School Assn
- Published
- May 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction