Assessing Vocabulary
Author: John A. S. Read
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2000-02-28
Total Pages: 15
ISBN-13: 0521627419
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume presents a framework that expands the traditional concept of a vocabulary test.
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Vocabulary Assessment to Support Instruction
Author: Margaret G. McKeown
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2017-07-19
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1462530796
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe importance of teaching and assessing vocabulary -- A new perspective for thinking about vocabulary -- Surveying the state of vocabulary assessment -- Which words and word meanings should we teach and assess? -- How should we assess vocabulary? -- Classroom practices for vocabulary instruction -- The role of technology to support adaptive, flexible, and scalable assessments -- Resources for developing a nation of word learners
Vocabulary Instruction
Author: Edward J. Kame'enui
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2012-05-10
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 1462504000
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.
Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition
Author: James Milton
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Published: 2009-10-06
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 1847693784
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMeasuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition provides an examination of the background to testing vocabulary knowledge in a second language and in particular considers the effect that word frequency and lexical coverage have on learning and communication in a foreign language. It examines the tools we have for assessing the various facets of vocabulary knowledge such as aural and written word recognition, the link with word meaning, and vocabulary depth. These are illustrated and the scores they produce are demonstrated to provide normative data. Vocabulary acquisition from course books and in the classroom in examined, as is vocabulary uptake from informal tasks. This book ties scores on tests of vocabulary breadth to performance on standard foreign language examinations and on hierarchies of communicative performance such as the CEFR.
Modelling and Assessing Vocabulary Knowledge
Author: Helmut Daller
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrings together contributions from internationally-renowned researchers on new approaches and developments in the field of vocabulary research and testing.
The Vocabulary Book
Author: Michael F. Graves
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2016-07-29
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0807757268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new second edition includes two entirely new chapters on selecting vocabulary words for study and vocabulary instruction for English Language Learners. In addition, every chapter has been substantially updated to incorporate discussion of next-generation standards. Incorporating the newest research in vocabulary acquisition into the four-part model of vocabulary instruction that made the first edition a bestseller, this edition emphasizes vocabulary as an important tool in meeting the needs of increasingly diverse students K-12. It also includes new instructional approaches to teaching vocabulary that have been developed and classroom-tested since the release of the first edition.
Vocabulary Assessment to Support Instruction
Author: Margaret G. McKeown
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2017-07-18
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 146253080X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe importance of teaching and assessing vocabulary -- A new perspective for thinking about vocabulary -- Surveying the state of vocabulary assessment -- Which words and word meanings should we teach and assess? -- How should we assess vocabulary? -- Classroom practices for vocabulary instruction -- The role of technology to support adaptive, flexible, and scalable assessments -- Resources for developing a nation of word learners
Word Journeys, Second Edition
Author: Kathy Ganske
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2013-11-26
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 146251250X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis trusted teacher resource and course text provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and building children's word knowledge (grades Kâ8). Kathy Ganske shows how carefully planned word study can improve students' reading and writing skills while fostering their appreciation of language. Complete instructions are provided for implementing the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA), an easy-to-use assessment tool, and for tailoring instruction to learners' strengths and weaknesses. Numerous word lists, student work samples, and "Literature Links" are included, along with 27 reproducible forms. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Addresses the Common Core State Standards. *Incorporates additional activities and technology tips, plus updated research findings. *Chapter explaining the meaning of word study and its role in literacy instruction, including "Researcher Voices" perspectives from noted experts. *Ideas for making the most of small-group instructional time. *Expanded "Literature Links" book lists, now including informational texts. *DSA answer sheets have been enhanced for easier scoring and several new reproducibles added. See also the companion volumes from Ganske, Word Sorts and More, Second Edition: Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations Kâ3 and Mindful of Words, Second Edition: Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations, Grades 4â8, which provide a wealth of ready-to-use word study activities.
Vocabulary Assessment to Support Instruction
Author: Margaret G. McKeown
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2017-06-19
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1462530826
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVocabulary development is essential for learning, but conventional vocabulary assessments lack the range and flexibility to support Kâ12 classroom teachers in making instructional decisions. Drawing on linguistics, educational psychology, and educational measurement, this book offers a fresh perspective on word learning and describes powerful, precise assessment strategies. Guidelines are presented for selecting which words to teach, evaluating the depth and richness of students' word knowledge and their ability to apply it in complex contexts, designing effective instructional practices, and using technology to create adaptive and scalable assessments. User-friendly features include sample test items, classroom examples, a glossary, and suggested print and online resources.
Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties
Author: David A. Kilpatrick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2015-08-10
Total Pages: 450
ISBN-13: 1118845404
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical, effective, evidence-based reading interventions that change students' lives Essentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties is a practical, accessible, in-depth guide to reading assessment and intervention. It provides a detailed discussion of the nature and causes of reading difficulties, which will help develop the knowledge and confidence needed to accurately assess why a student is struggling. Readers will learn a framework for organizing testing results from current assessment batteries such as the WJ-IV, KTEA-3, and CTOPP-2. Case studies illustrate each of the concepts covered. A thorough discussion is provided on the assessment of phonics skills, phonological awareness, word recognition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension. Formatted for easy reading as well as quick reference, the text includes bullet points, icons, callout boxes, and other design elements to call attention to important information. Although a substantial amount of research has shown that most reading difficulties can be prevented or corrected, standard reading remediation efforts have proven largely ineffective. School psychologists are routinely called upon to evaluate students with reading difficulties and to make recommendations to address such difficulties. This book provides an overview of the best assessment and intervention techniques, backed by the most current research findings. Bridge the gap between research and practice Accurately assess the reason(s) why a student struggles in reading Improve reading skills using the most highly effective evidence-based techniques Reading may well be the most important thing students are taught during their school careers. It is a skill they will use every day of their lives; one that will dictate, in part, later life success. Struggling students need help now, and Essentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties shows how to get these students on track.
