Books by Thomas R. Guskey

To be effective, grading policies and practices must be based on trustworthy research evidence. By distilling the vast body of research evidence into meaningful, actionable findings and strategies, this book is the jump-start all stakeholders need to build a better understanding of what works - and where to go from here.

Easy to use guide on assessment for learning, answering common questions about 21st century standards and grading considerations.

Few individuals in the history of education have had greater impact on educational policy and practice than Benjamin S. Bloom. Benjamin Bloom's stories are touching remembrances that offer special insight into his uniqueness as a preeminent scholar, colleague, mentor, and friend. This book is a collection of these stories, with brief reviews of some of Bloom's major professional contributions.

This work brings organization and clarity to a murky and disagreement-filled topic.

As schools increasingly focus on standards-based educational requirements, many educators face significant issues about equitable grading policies for diverse student populations. This edited volume offers specific suggestions for improving grading policies and practices at the school and classroom levels.

Explore increasing levels of sophistication in evaluating professional development - from the participants' reaction to professional development to how to evaluate organizational support and change.

The implementation of a 'high stakes', performace-based assessment system has resulted in financial rewards being granted to those schools demonstrating improved results, while sanctions have been imposed on schools whose academic performance is poor. Contributors to this book examine the complex issues associated with this system in the state of Kentucky and offer diverse opinion on the topic.