Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges From Language Proficiency to Academic Achievement

Although this book was written specifically for ELL teachers, the information is useful for any teacher. The topics covered range from the purposes of assessments, to differences among assessments, tests, and evaluations, to using rubrics and making your own. The information is straightforward and easily applied to any classroom situation. The important aspects of each content area are covered with useful suggestions on application. There are many tables which clearly summarize the information in the texts. Appendicies at the end of each chapter may be used for many purposes - from classroom to Instructional strategist levels. From one point of view, ALL our students are learning the English language, this book really helps.

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I bought this for a class, and I have found usage for this book outside of it. There are many examples of lesson plans within it which are useful for any teacher who not only teaches CLD students, but also those who want to make their lessons more inclusive. Plus it is very inexpensive!

A good book about how to Assess English Language Learners. The focus is on overall assessment including standardized assessments and diagnostic assessments, however some chapters do break into different subjects.

I have been teaching a course on Ell Assessment. This book was the one I used as a basic text. My students have found it both challenging and informative. I have enjoyed and relished the book and I recommend it very highly. I also like the care given to every chapter. Every one starts with an analogy to a bridge.

Great book for ESL teachers...it really helps you focus in on how to idenitfy your ELL's and then what your next steps should be to help get them where they need to be!

Has highlights on all pages....notes, etc.

It was very good textbook required for my course. Easy to locate information, easy to read and the information was not dated.

Really helpful for writing up my assignment for Uni