Tag: Assessment Resources For Teachers
50 Ways To Measure Understanding
It’s difficult to teach if it’s unclear what students actually understand–and multiple-choice tests aren’t enough. Here are 50 alternatives.
18 Inconvenient Truths About Assessment Of Learning
It’s an extraordinary amount of work to design precise and personalized assessments that illuminate pathways forward for individual students.
The Challenges Of Data-Based Teaching
How can you use data to improve your teaching? If you don’t already have a plan for the data before giving the…
Dear Parents: Here’s What You Should Know About Letter…
Letter grades don’t mean what you think they mean. In fact, they can fail to communicate important truths about your child’s learning.
5 Out-Of-The Box Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
Students need access to lower-level information to then use in higher-level thinking that requires them to synthesize disparate perspectives.
The Difference Between A Good Question And A Bad…
A question is only a strategy (for inquiry) and must therefore have a purpose if we want to evaluate its quality.
The Difference Between A Scoring Guide And A Rubric
Scoring guides center teachers, assess quantity & prioritize efficiency. Rubrics center students, assess quality & prioritize feedback.
Save Time Grading With BookWidgets: A Guide For Teachers
Looking to grade efficiently without sacrificing feedback quality? BookWidgets lets teachers create quizzes and games from 40+ templates.