A Critique of Reading Assessment to Promote Equitable Learning

Abstract

Assessment in schools are often rigid. Assessment plays a tremendous part in education as it guides teachers’ instruction, allows students to assess their knowledge, and give teachers opportunity to provide constructive feedback. Knowing the importance the role assessment plays in schools gives a valid reason for ensuring that assessments given to students are unique to individual students, are equitable for all students, and allows for every child to be successful. This paper uses a critique of Reading Assessment to Promote Equitable Learning (2022) by offering a review of the assessments in this book and how they can be used to benefit assessments in the classroom. It explores a new look at assessment that can positively change how assessment looks in the classroom, so all students can be successful. Additionally, the paper discusses how the assessments in this book can be a helpful tool to current educators.