Assessing Reasoning and Problem Solving

A response to the changing standards brought about in large part by the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics publication Curriculum and Evaluation Standards in School Mathematics . Contains suggestions and materials that teachers can use to assess their students' progress in problem solving,

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Written by the prolific authors of problem solving books for elementary and secondary students, Krulik and Rudnick now bring you effective ways to assess elementary students’ learning in problem solving, reasoning, and communication. Traditional assessment and alternative assessment methods are included. With the wealth of recommendations and examples, the classroom teacher will be able to ascertain the information needed to make appropriate instructional decisions as well as establish a sound base for evaluation.