Learn how reading assessment can improve instruction and learning with the research-based, peer-reviewed articles in this collection, selected and introduced by noted expert Peter Afflerbach.

Fifteen articles cover a broad spectrum of practices and theory related to gathering, interpreting, and using assessment information, including

• The central role teachers can play in reading assessment
• How assessment fits into our evolving understanding of reading
• Systemic approaches to developing reading assessment
• The impact of formative assessment on student development
• The consequences of assessment

Afflerbach’s Introduction and the questions for reflection that accompany each article can help you tailor the book to meet your needs—especially useful for school-based professional development and teacher education.