Classroom assessment scoring system

Author(s)

    • Pianta, Robert C.
    • La Paro, Karen M.
    • Hamre, Bridget K.

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Classroom assessment scoring system

by Robert C. Pianta, Karen M. La Paro, and Bridget K. Hamre

Paul H. Brookes, c2008-

  • manual, pre-K
  • manual, K-3
  • manual, toddler
  • dimensions overview, toddler

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Accompanied by folded scoring summary sheet called: Dimensions overview

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

manual, pre-K ISBN 9781557669414

Description

"In a Nutshell: The CLASS" is an observational tool for assessing classroom quality in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through 3rd grade based on teacher - child interactions in the classroom rather than evaluation of the physical environment or a specific curriculum.The tool is divided into 3 domains: emotional support (positive climate, negative climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for student perspectives), classroom organization (behavior management, productivity, and instructional learning formats), and instructional support (concept development, quality of feedback, and language modeling). These constructs are rated on a 7-point scale (1-2 low, 3-5 mid, and 6-7 high) recorded in 30-minutes (20 min observation, 10 min scoring) cycles over a period of up to 3 hours (with six as the recommended average number of observation cycles)."CLASS" is intended to offer the field a reliable, standardized method for assessing classroom quality and the coherence of children's early school experiences. The tool can be used for research, accountability, program evaluation, and professional development.
Volume

manual, K-3 ISBN 9781557669421

Description

"In a Nutshell: The CLASS" is an observational tool for assessing classroom quality in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through 3rd grade based on teacher - child interactions in the classroom rather than evaluation of the physical environment or a specific curriculum.The tool is divided into 3 domains: emotional support (positive climate, negative climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for student perspectives), classroom organization (behavior management, productivity, and instructional learning formats), and instructional support (concept development, quality of feedback, and language modeling). These constructs are rated on a 7-point scale (1-2 low, 3-5 mid, and 6-7 high) recorded in 30-minutes (20 min observation, 10 min scoring) cycles over a period of up to 3 hours (with six as the recommended average number of observation cycles)."CLASS" is intended to offer the field a reliable, standardized method for assessing classroom quality and the coherence of children's early school experiences. The tool can be used for research, accountability, program evaluation, and professional development.
Volume

manual, toddler ISBN 9781598572599

Description

The toddler version of the CLASS(R) tool provides early childhood programs with an accurate, reliable way to assess effective classrooms. For use with children from 15-36 months, this standardized observation tool measures the effectiveness of interactions between teachers and children, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success. The first tool to measure teacher-child interactions for the toddler age group, CLASS(R) Toddler Covers two crucial domains of teacher-child interaction Emotional And Behavioral Support and Engaged Support For Learning. Provides developmentally appropriate descriptions of what effective interactions look like in toddler classrooms Establishes an accurate, complete picture of classroom interactions through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles Highlights areas of strength and areas for improvement useful for guiding improvement efforts Identifies challenges and helps identify areas for improvement Provides important information related to programs' most urgent needs: accountability, professional development, and research Has been used in several state evaluation systems and for national evaluations of Early Head Start This useful manual includes detailed descriptions of the 8 CLASS(R) Toddler dimensions, administration procedures, and information about the tool's development. One copy of the CLASS(R) Toddler Dimensions Overview, a tri-fold reference sheet for observers, is included with the manual. This manual is part of CLASS, the bestselling classroom observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers--a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for infant programs, toddler programs, pre-K (in English and Spanish), and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and valid CLASS tool establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles and effectively pinpoints areas for improvement. Learn more about the entire CLASS system. Sign up for webinars on CLASS presented by Teachstone.

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