Authentic Assessment

Sandra Schurr

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Authentic Assessment

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Using Product, Performance, and Portfolio Measures from A to Z

by Sandra Schurr

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

EducationTesting & MeasurementHandbooks, manuals, etc

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781560901617
Pages
112
Publisher
Natl Middle School Assn
Published
May 1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Testing & MeasurementEducationEducational Tests and MeasuremEducational Tests and MeasurementsHandbooks, Manuals, EtcMiddle School StudentsPortfolios in EducationRating ofHandbooks, ManualsEducational Evaluation