Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction—7 Practices to Maximize Learning

Laud and Patel have compiled this resource for teachers to empower, motivate and increase the achievement of their students using formative assessment. This text gives the instructor tools to differentiate instruction and create goals based on the specific needs of each student. The authors explain how to complete pre-assessments before a new unit, concept check-ins, and specific skill probes. Chapters on time management strategies, supporting students who are low achieving, and challenging students who are gifted and high achieving empower the instructor with differentiated pedagogical practices. This book includes eighty-four figures to further explain the material in detail. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)