Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-290) and indexes.

What is performance-based learning and assessment, and why is it important? -- What do performance-based classrooms look like? -- How are performance-based learning and assessment tasks created? -- How do you make performance task assessment lists? -- What is a rubric, and how does it compare in form and function to an assessment list? -- How are "benchmarks" (models of excellence) selected? -- How are students taught to use assessment lists and benchmarks? -- What is a portfolio, and how is it used in performance-based learning? -- What information about student performance is communicated? how? and to whom? -- What is the impact of performance-based learning and assessment on the learner? -- What is the impact of performance learning and assessment on the teacher? -- What is the impact of performance-based learning and assessment on parents? -- What is the impact of performance-based learning and assessment on the school and school district? -- Looking at student performance from many points of view.