With increased dialogue about the importance of formative assessment and its linkage to high-stakes summative testing, Dr. Stiggins offers important insights and how to truly connect classroom teaching activities to the mastery of the knowledge and skills that underpin state standards. This option has been labeled, "Assessment FOR Learning."

Listen to the 12-minute interview with Rick Stiggins discussing “From Formative Assessment to Assessment for Learning: A Path for Success in Standards-Based Schools.”

Access the online article in the December 2005 issue of the Phi Delta Kappan entitled, “From Formative Assessment to Assessment for Learning: A Path for Success in Standards-Based Schools.”

Use the Publication Archives to view other Kappan articles written by Stiggins. Enter Stiggins in “author last name” field to view 14 articles. Complete reprints are free to PDK members. Prospective members can purchase reprints for $3.00 each.

Visit Rick Stiggins' Assessment Training Institute website at http://www.assessmentinst.com.

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