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6 Common Misunderstandings About Assessment

TeachThought StaffSep 14, 2020

Using assessment solely for grading and deducting arbitrary points for lateness are among several common misunderstandings about assessment.

Using Small Signs To Encourage Student Participation In A…

At the most basic level, these could be thumbs up/thumbs sideways/thumbs down. They could also be question marks and exclamation points.

Shifting Your Assessments To Grow Higher-Level Thinking

TeachThought StaffJul 16, 2020

Since students typically perform better on low-level thinking items, teachers may believe students understand more deeply than they actually do.

Rethinking Grading In A 21st Century Project-Based Learning Environment

Terry HeickMay 25, 2020

Rethinking grading in project-based learning can support students by clarifying complexity and rewarding nuance of understanding.

Assessment Trends In Education: A Shift To Assessment For…

Throughout the K-12 learning landscape, assessment practices are changing to embrace assessment for learning, not assessment of learning.

Assessment Trends: A Vision For Assessing Today’s Students

TeachThought StaffMar 11, 2020

Teachers have moved from “Should I use technology?” to “How can I integrate technology best, enhancing learning without hijacking it?”

Standards-Based Grading Only Solves Half The Problem

Grant WigginsMar 5, 2020

If the goal a student has to clear is absurdly low, then the assessment is not rigorous even though it is ‘standards-based’…

How Single-Point Rubrics Can Improve The Quality Of Student…

Drew PerkinsNov 20, 2019

With single-point rubrics, the focus is on providing evidence of meeting, exceeding, or falling short of the quality you’re looking for.