This book provides teachers with all the tools they need to create a better assessment system. Robert Marzano makes a compelling case for the potential of such a system to transform the culture of schools and districts, and to propel K-12 education to new levels of effectiveness and efficiency.

The case for classroom assessment -- The role of state standards -- A scale that measures learning over time -- Designing classroom assessments -- Assessments that encourage learning -- Final scores and grades -- Report cards and the future of standards-based or topic-based schooling -- Technical notes.