Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning   (Second Edition )By: Lorna M. EarlHigh-stakes tests and end-of-year assessments dominate educational planning and curriculum. Formative assessments have proven to have the most impact on day-to-day learning.  Using assessment to spark learning can unlock a powerful educational tool, and Assessment as Learning can show you how. Using clear explanations this book illustrates how formative assessment can be used to understand student beliefs, inform classroom instruction, and encourage student reflection. Fully revised, this second edition features: discussion of the complex nature of learning; ways to use formative assessment in a variety of contexts; real-life examples and case studies of assessment in action; sample rubrics and lesson plans for easy implementation; and insights into common classroom dilemmas along with viable solutions.