For K-12 teachers, Burke, a former educator and administrator, author, and consultant on professional development, provides alternative assessments that address today's accountability requirements as well as focus on improving learning in a balanced way. The assessments can be used with all content areas, are related to state standards, and emphasize differentiating instruction. Assessments include portfolios, performance tasks, checklists and rubrics, metacognitive strategies, graphic organizers, teacher-made tests, and interviews and conferences. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)