Wiggins makes the most convincing case yet that school-based assessment should aim mainly to improve, rather than to audit, student performance. Thanks to his penetrating discussions of feedback, the relationship of formal designs to practice, teaching for understanding, and rubrics, this book shou[...]

Understanding by Design Professional Development Workbook extends the ideas presented in Understanding by Design (UbD) by focusing on professional development and the practical matters of curriculum design. The Workbook is a guide for Understanding by Design workshops and undergraduate and graduate [...]

Practical advice, worksheets, and examples guide UbD novices and veterans through the vital steps of unpacking standards, evaluating assessments, differentiating instruction, and using feedback. With version 2.0 of the UbD Template, learn to adjust units and learning experiences to improve student a[...]