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This research-based book explores critical factors to consider when designing and selecting assessment techniques to accurately gauge learning.

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9781941112212

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Brain-Friendly Assessments answers all of the 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' and 'how' questions. The book's very detailed explanations of assessments have the research and data to support them. -- Brandi Leggett 2014 Regional Kansas Teacher of the Year

A powerful book, Brain-Friendly Assessments has informed my instruction as well as assessment. I cannot overstate how appreciative I am of the way the author distilled the essence of assessment into student-centered, sensible best practices. -- Alana Margeson 2012 Maine Teacher of the Year Brain-Friendly Assessments really made me think about what I would do differently if I were back in the classroom and what I should be doing now as the superintendent to ensure we are doing the right things related to assessments. -- C.J. Huff 2013 National Superintendent of the Year finalist Brain-Friendly Assessments answers all of the 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' and 'how' questions. The book's very detailed explanations of assessments have the research and data to support them. -- Brandi Leggett 2014 Regional Kansas Teacher of the Year

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Dr David A. Sousa is an international educational consultant and author of more than a dozen books that suggest ways that educators and parents can translate current brain research into strategies to improve learning. A member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, he has conducted workshops in hundreds of school districts on brain research, instructional skills, and science education at the pre-K-12 and university levels. He has made presentations to more than 200,000 educators at national conventions of educational organizations and to regional and local school districts across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Dr. Sousa has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught senior high school science and has served as a K-12 director of science, a supervisor of instruction, and a district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University for 10 years and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University.

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