Cathy Vatterott's Books

Rethinking Homework

Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs

By: Cathy Vatterott

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rethinking Homework

Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs

By: Cathy Vatterott

In this updated edition, Cathy Vatterott examines the role homework has played in the culture of schooling over the years; how such factors as family life, the media, and "homework gap" issues based on shifting demographics have affected the homework controversy; and what recent research as well as common sense tell us about the effects of homework on student learning. She also explores how the current homework debate has been reshaped by forces including the Common Core, a pervasive media and technology presence, the mass hysteria of "achievement culture," and the increasing shift to standards-based and formative assessment. The best way to address the homework controversy is not to eliminate homework. Instead, the author urges educators to replace the old paradigm (characterized by long-standing cultural beliefs, moralistic views, and behaviorist philosophy) with a new paradigm based on the following elements: Designing high-quality homework tasks; Differentiating homework tasks; Deemphasizing grading of homework; Improving homework completion; and Implementing homework support programs. Numerous examples from teachers and schools illustrate the new paradigm in action, and readers will find useful new tools to start them on their own journey. The end product is homework that works—for all students, at all levels.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

198

Publisher

ASCD

Published Date

ISBN 10

141662659X

ISBN 13

9781416626596

Rethinking Grading

Meaningful Assessment for Standards-Based Learning

By: Cathy Vatterott

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rethinking Grading

Meaningful Assessment for Standards-Based Learning

By: Cathy Vatterott

Grading systems often reward on-time task completion and penalize disorganization and bad behavior. Despite our best intentions, grades seem to reflect student compliance more than student learning and engagement. In the process, we inadvertently subvert the learning process. After careful research and years of experiences with grading as a teacher and a parent, Cathy Vatterott examines and debunks traditional practices and policies of grading in K–12 schools. She offers a new paradigm for standards-based grading that focuses on student mastery of content and gives concrete examples from elementary, middle, and high schools. Rethinking Grading will show all educators how standards-based grading can authentically reflect student progress and learning--and significantly improve both teaching and learning. Cathy Vatterott is an education professor and researcher at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a former middle school teacher and principal, and a parent of a college graduate. She has learned from her workshops that “grading continues to be the most contentious part . . . conjuring up the most intense emotions and heated disagreements.” Vatterott is also the author of the book Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

143

Publisher

ASCD

Published Date

ISBN 10

1416620494

ISBN 13

9781416620495

Rethinking Homework

Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs

By: Cathy Vatterott

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rethinking Homework

Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs

By: Cathy Vatterott

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

198

Publisher

ASCD

Published Date

ISBN 10

141662659X

ISBN 13

9781416626596

Rethinking Grading

Meaningful Assessment for Standards-Based Learning

By: Cathy Vatterott

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rethinking Grading

Meaningful Assessment for Standards-Based Learning

By: Cathy Vatterott

Grading systems often reward on-time task completion and penalize disorganization and bad behavior. Despite our best intentions, grades seem to reflect student compliance more than student learning and engagement. In the process, we inadvertently subvert the learning process. After careful research and years of experiences with grading as a teacher and a parent, Cathy Vatterott examines and debunks traditional practices and policies of grading in K–12 schools. She offers a new paradigm for standards-based grading that focuses on student mastery of content and gives concrete examples from elementary, middle, and high schools. Rethinking Grading will show all educators how standards-based grading can authentically reflect student progress and learning—and significantly improve both teaching and learning. Cathy Vatterott is an education professor and researcher at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a former middle school teacher and principal, and a parent of a college graduate. She has learned from her workshops that "grading continues to be the most contentious part . . . conjuring up the most intense emotions and heated disagreements." Vatterott is also the author of the book Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

143

Publisher

ASCD

Published Date

ISBN 10

1416620524

ISBN 13

9781416620525

Weapons of Math Destruction

How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy

By: Cathy O'Neil

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Weapons of Math Destruction

How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy

By: Cathy O'Neil

A former Wall Street quantitative analyst sounds an alarm on mathematical modeling, a pervasive new force in society that threatens to undermine democracy and widen inequality,"--NoveList.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

274

Publisher

Crown Publishing Group (NY)

Published Date

ISBN 10

0553418815

ISBN 13

9780553418811

Formative Assessment in United States Classrooms

Changing the Landscape of Teaching and Learning

By: Cathy Box

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Formative Assessment in United States Classrooms

Changing the Landscape of Teaching and Learning

By: Cathy Box

This book examines the history of formative assessment in the US and explores its potential for changing the landscape of teaching and learning to meet the needs of twenty-first century learners. The author uses case studies to illuminate the complexity of teaching and the externally imposed and internally constructed contextual elements that affect assessment decision-making. In this book, Box argues effectively for a renewed vision for teacher professional development that centers around the needs of students in a knowledge economy. Finally, Box offers an overview of systemic changes that are needed in order for progressive teaching and relevant learning to take place.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

187

Publisher

Springer

Published Date

ISBN 10

303003092X

ISBN 13

9783030030926

Book's by Cathy Vatterott

Rethinking Homework

Rethinking Homework

Rethinking Grading

Rethinking Grading

Rethinking Homework

Rethinking Homework

Rethinking Grading

Rethinking Grading

Weapons of Math Destruction

Weapons of Math Destruction

Formative Assessment in United States Classrooms

Formative Assessment in United States Classrooms

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email