* Provides detailed information on

* the functions of assessment;

* how to construct, administer, and interpret the results of teacher-developed assessment techniques; and

* how to interpret the results of externally developed instruments such as standardized tests.

* Both traditional and newer, alternative assessment techniques are covered.

* Advantages and disadvantages of each assessment technique are discussed.

* A companion website helps both instructors and students obtain additional information on topics of special interest to them.

* Numerous examples of the principles and procedures make it easy for students to understand the material.

* The highly practical nature of this book stems from the focus on how assessment intertwines with other everyday activities in classrooms.

* Measurement theory and computational procedures that are unlikely to be used by classroom teachers are de-emphasized, producing a textbook that provides comprehensive coverage without being unnecessarily technical.