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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8 Of The Most Common Sources Of Formative Assessment Data Read More
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 Once And For All Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Whether a formal test or an informal observation, the most important question every assessment should answer is, ‘What now?’
The Difference Between Assessment Of And Assessment For Learning Read More
Assessment for learning is commonly referred to as formative assessment–that is, assessment designed to inform instruction.
50 Ways To Measure Understanding Read More
It’s difficult to teach if it’s unclear what students actually understand–and multiple-choice tests aren’t enough. Here are 50 alternatives.