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Now in its second edition, this book shows you how to move beyond tests, and even essay writing, to implement authentic assessments in your middle or high school social studies classroom.
Award-winning teacher David Sherrin explains the value of authentic assessments and offers practical ways to get started and dive deeper in your own practice. You’ll be encouraged and inspired by the real-life stories of classroom successes and failures that illustrate the points throughout the book. The chapters cover a range of categories, including different types of written, creative, and civic action assessments. New to the 2nd edition:
• Discussion of the concerns and current writings and understandings around AI and plagiarism, especially in terms of writing
• Writing strategies in the age of AI: In-class work and partner essays
• Discussion of research papers and AI, including the use of technology and notecards
• Considerations on historical art and AI
• An overview of how to make sure student work is their own
• The importance of classroom participation in social studies
This resource will help you learn how to personalize instruction and provide students with avenues for creativity and the types of learning experiences they need to be prepared for a complex world.
Title: Authentic Assessment in Social Studies
Format: Paperback Book
Release Date: 22 May 2026
Type: David Sherrin
Sku: 3588038
Catalogue No: 9781041203629
Category: Teaching
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