| Session Title: Evaluating School Mathematics and Science Textbooks and Classroom Practices Using an Assessment for Learning Framework |
| Demonstration Session 895 to be held in Suwannee 13 on Saturday, Nov 14, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Pre-K - 12 Educational Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Steven Ziebarth, Western Michigan University, steven.ziebarth@wmich.edu |
| Arlen Gullickson, Western Michigan University, arlen.gullickson@wmich.edu |
| Jonathan Engelman, Western Michigan University, jonathan.a.engelman@wmich.edu |
| Amy Bentz, Western Michigan University, amy.e.bentz@wmich.edu |
| Abstract: Since 1990, Assessment for Learning (AfL) has emerged as a guiding framework for classroom practice in school mathematics and science with the potential to dramatically increase student achievement. During this same timeframe, new mathematics and science curricula (textbooks), together with more investigative teaching and improved assessment practices, have been advocated by both the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM, 1989, 2000) and the National Science Teachers' Association (NSTA, 1996). This session examines research into the extent to which new school mathematics and science textbooks have incorporated AfL practices within their materials and, using a similar analysis framework, how we have developed an observation protocol to help gather data about AfL teaching practices within secondary classrooms. Participants will examine the analysis framework, discuss the textbook evaluation methodology, and both review and react to the observation protocols that have been created with potential for use in their own AfL-related research. |