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8 Of The Most Common Sources Of Formative Assessment…

TeachThought StaffFeb 21, 2019

The usefulness of student data is generally proportional to the frequency with which it’s collected. Here are eight sources of formative assessment data.

What Is eduCLIMBER? A Tool To Organize Student Data…

TeachThought StaffFeb 19, 2019

The most compelling feature of eduCLIMBER might be how it provides a central location for dozens of data forms and outputs.

12 Alternatives To Letter Grades In Education

Terrell HeickDec 10, 2018

In this alternative to letter grades, work is first graded and then, through revision and iteration, is gradually improved and ultimately curated.

20 Ways To Provide Effective Feedback For Learning

One way to provide effective feedback for learning is a ‘feedback sandwich’ to structure your feedback: Compliment, Correct, Compliment.

Data-Driven Teaching? The Unit Isn’t Doing You Any Favors

Terrell HeickNov 28, 2018

If we insist on outcomes-based, data-driven teaching, the traditional unit—at least in its current guise—has no business in our classrooms. 

The Most Important Question Every Assessment Should Answer

Terrell HeickNov 1, 2018

Whether a formal test or an informal observation, the most important question every assessment should answer is, ‘What now?’

50 Ways To Measure Understanding

Terrell HeickOct 4, 2018

It’s difficult to teach if it’s unclear what students actually understand–and multiple-choice tests aren’t enough. Here are 50 alternatives.

12 Mistakes For Teachers To Avoid In A Data-Driven…

Terrell HeickSep 2, 2018

Functionally, the purpose of assessment is to provide data to revise planned instruction. Of course, it’s not that simple.