Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects: Tools for Meaningful Learning and Assessment

by Jay McTighe, Kristina J. Doubet and Eric M. Carbaugh

• Endorsements
• Introduction
• Chapter 1. Implementing Performance Tasks and Projects: What and Why
• Chapter 2. Designing Authentic Performance Tasks
• Chapter 3. Crafting Cohesive Project-Based Learning Experiences
• Chapter 4. Constructing and Using Evaluation Tools to Enhance Student Performance
• Chapter 5. Teaching to Support Student Performance on Tasks and Projects
• Chapter 6. Tailoring Tasks and Projects for All Students
• Chapter 7. Collaborating to Manage Projects and Performances: A Teacher-Student Partnership
• Chapter 8. Creating a Performance-Based Curriculum
• Appendixes
• Appendix A. Glossary
• Appendix B. A Planning Tool for Tasks and Projects
• Appendix C. Technology Tools for Tasks and Projects
• Appendix D. Driving Questions Template
• Appendix E. Performance Task for 2nd Grade Math
• Appendix F. PBL for 3rd and 4th Grade ELA and Math
• Appendix G. Performance Task for High School History
• Appendix H. PBL for Middle School Science and ELA
• Appendix I. Algebra Performance Task Options
• Appendix J. ELA Performance Task Options
• Appendix K. Rubric for Cooperation and Teamwork
• Appendix L. PBL for Middle School Earth Science and Human Geography
• Appendix M. Transfer Goals and Performance Tasks for K–12 Social Studies
• Appendix N. Sample Map of K–12 Cornerstone Tasks
• References
• About the Authors
• Related ASCD Resources: Authentic & Project-Based Assessment and Learning
• Copyright