Readings on Assessment

Below is a list of recommended books on various topics related to assessment that are available  through University Libraries.

AuthorTitleCall number
Angelo, T. & Cross, K.P.Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College TeachersLB 2822.75 .A54 1993 (Ed lib)
Angelo, T. (ed)Classroom assessment and research: An update on uses, approaches and research findingsLB1025.2.N458x no.75
(Ed lib)
Banta, T.W.Hallmarks of Effective Outcomes Assessment: Assessment Update CollectionsLB2822.75 .H35 2004 (Ed lib)
Banta, T.W.Making a DifferenceLA 227.4 .M35 1993 (Ed lib)
Banta, T.W. & AssociatesBuilding a Scholarship of AssessmentLB 2366 .B85 2002 (Ed lib)
Banta, T.W., Lund, J.P., Black, K.E., & Oblander, F. W.Assessment in Practice: Putting Principles to Work on College CampusesLB 2366.2 .A88 1996 (Ed lib)
Baxter Magolda, M.Making Their Own Way : Narratives for Transforming Higher Education to Promote Self-developmentLB2424 .B39 2001 (Ed lib)
Bender, T.Discussion-Based Online Teaching to Enhance Student LearningLB 1044.87 .B43 2003 (Ed lib)
Diamond, R.Designing and assessing courses and curriculaLB2361.5.D5 2008
(Ed lib)
Fletcher, S.Competence-Based Assessment Techniques-Revised 2nd EditionHF 5549.5 .T7 F553x 2000 (Waldo)
Gronlund, NAssessment of student achievementLB3060.65.G766 2006 (Ed lib)
Hernon, P. & Dugan, R.E.An Action Plan for Outcomes Assessment in Your LibraryZ675.U5 H54 2002 (Waldo reserves)
Huba, M. & Freed, J.Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: Shifting the Focus from Teaching to LearningLB 2331 .H83 2000 (Ed lib)
Johnson, B.The Performance Assessment Handbook, Volume 1: Portfolios and Socratic Seminars—Designs from the Field and Guidelines for the Territory AheadLB 3051 .J566 1996 v.1 (Ed lib)
Johnson, B.The Performance Assessment Handbook, Volume 2: Performances and Exhibitions—Designs from the Field and Guidelines for the Territory AheadLB 3051 .J566 1996 v.2 (Ed lib)
Joint Committee on Standards for Educational EvaluationThe student evaluation standardsLB3051.J575 2003 (Ed lib)
Kuh, G.D., Kinzie, J. Schuh, J.H. & Whitt, E.J.Assessing Conditions to Enhance Educational Effectiveness: The Inventory for Student Engagement and SuccessLB 2342.32 .A76 2005 (Ed lib)
Kuh, G.D., Kinzie, J., Schuh, J.H., Whitt, E. J. & AssociatesStudent Success in College: Creating Conditions That MatterLB 2343.32 .S79 2005 (Ed lib)
Lyons, R.Teaching college in an age of accountabilityLB2331.L96 2003 (Ed lib)
Maki, P.Assessing for learning: Building a sustainable commitment across the institutionLB 2366.2.M35 2004 (Ed lib)
Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D., & McTighe, J.Assessing Student Outcomes: Performance Assessment Using the Dimensions of Learning ModelLB 3051 .M457 1993 (Ed lib)
Meier, D.Power of Their IdeasLA217.2 .M45 1995 (Ed lib)
No Author ListedBeyond tests and quizzes: Creative assessments in the college classroomLB2368.B49 2007 (Ed lib)
No Author ListedLearning that lasts: Integrating learning, development, and performance in college and beyondLB1060.M464 2000 (Ed lib)
No Author ListedHow accreditation influences assessmentLB2305.N4x no113 (Ed lib)
Palloff, R.Assessing the online learnerLC 5803.C65.P34 2009 (Ed lib)
Palomba, C.A. & Banta, T.W.Assessment Essentials: Planning, Implementing, and Improving Assessment in Higher EducationLB 2366.2 .P35 1999 (Ed lib)
Schuch, J. & Upcraft, M.L.Assessment Practice in Student Affairs: An Application ManualLB 2342.92 .S35 2001 (Ed lib) + electronic version
SedlacekBeyond the big test: Noncognitive assessment in higher educationLB2351.2.S43 2004 (Ed lib)
Servban, A. M. & Friedlander, J.Developing and Implementing Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes: New Directions for Community CollegesLB 2328 .N4x no.126 (Ed lib)
Trice, A.D.A handbook of classroom assessmentLB3051 .T6734 2000 (Ed lib)
Walvoord, B. & Johnson Anderson, V.Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and AssessmentLB 2368 .W35 1998 (Ed lib)
Walvoord, B.E.Assessment Clear and Simple: A Practical Guide for Institutions, Departments, and General EducationLB 2822.75 W35 2004 (Ed lib)
Wiggins, G.P.Educative assessment: Designing assessments to inform and improve student performanceLB3051.W495 1998 (Ed lib)
Wylie, E. Caroline Gullickson, Arlen R. Cumming, Katharine Egelson, Paula E. Noakes, Lindsay Norman, Kelley M. Veeder, Sally A.Improving Formative Assessment Practice to Empower Student LearningLB2822.75 .I52 2012 (WMU Authors Collection)