One of the primary purposes of assessment is to provide data to revise planned instruction. Without a sense of purpose for the data, assessment can do more harm than good.
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Moving Beyond KWL Charts To Assess Prior Knowledge Read More
by John Barell,  morecuriousminds.com Recently, a curriculum coordinator at a Montreal IB World school asked me how we might assess students’ prior […]
The Problem With Rubrics In Learning Read More
The problem with rubrics in learning is that they’re often subjective and their point systems are often arbitrary.
20 Tips To Reduce Student Anxiety Read More
Back in October, we published an article about the importance of holistic teaching. When students are stressed, their capacity for learning
16 Standardized Tests Being Used In Education Today Read More
The Most Popular Standardized Tests Being Used In Education Today Once, the ACT and SAT were big factors in determining
What Is Proficiency-Based Grading? Read More
Proficiency-based grading is significantly different from the letter-grade system that most parents grew up with.
13 Concrete Examples Of Better Feedback For Learning Read More
Concrete Examples Of Better Feedback For Learning by Grant Wiggins Below, find thirteen examples of how teachers have made feedback