a new way of teaching and learning

This chapter presents a description of the development of an reiterative cycle where student understanding is assessed, instruction takes place, understanding is reviewed, students and teach... See More

This chapter presents a description of the development of an reiterative cycle where student understanding is assessed, instruction takes place, understanding is reviewed, students and teachers assess understanding and the cycle goes on until goals set by the teacher are achieved. The process is described for an upper elementary classroom using a Kit but is a process that could be applied at any grade level. Its main drawbacks seem to be time to develop meaningful assessment items and to analyze the results. It also takes instructional time away while students do self-assessment, which in itself a useful part of the learning cycle, is generally neglected to meet goals of standards. Well explained, if a bit long. The vurrent usefulness would have to be evaluated at the individual level, but some of the information is useful to all.