Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation
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The latest curriculum resources and assessment trends
Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation
Digital tools help educators move beyond one-size-fits-all tests to assessments that capture student growth in meaningful ways
Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments
By addressing the root causes of cheating, teachers can create environments where students are motivated to engage with their work authentically
Family support is key to closing learning gaps
A new survey shows that educators believe a primary reason for lingering academic gaps is lack of parent or family support
Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data
Gains in confidence, skills, and mindset set the stage for future success for all students
Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement
Content that nurtures students' curiosity around civics helps them participate in class as informed, engaged, and inspired students
How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students
Digital tools can aid efforts to teach key financial concepts related to saving, spending, investing, and budgeting
How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum
The collaborative game fosters connections among students who are bright and imaginative, but who often struggle with social interaction and teamwork
5 math curriculum insights from educators
I spoke to a wide range of educators at the recent ISTE conference and I was reminded why creativity and math go hand-in-hand
6 tips to select the right assessments for your district
The right assessment tools can help educators accurately measure students' academic progress
4 videos about the nation’s history
U.S. history is a fascinating and nuanced topic--TED-Ed Lessons offer videos covering much of the nation's history
How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction
A high school science teacher explains how she overcame her fear and learned to love a new, more collaborative approach
How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies
Educators must recognize the transformative potential of digital tools and AI in shaping the future of social studies education
5 ways to teach like a pirate
Stimulating curiosity, fostering creativity, and promoting active participation can create dynamic and immersive learning environments
How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students
With a targeted model and edtech supports, students of all ages and abilities will enjoy learning activities and develop critical thinking skills
How to teach conflict resolution in high school ELA, social studies classes
Educators need to emphasize the value of having an open mind, and model how to listen to and empathize with those with whom we disagree
5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI
With a little creativity, educators can easily promote engagement and support the development of critical thinking skills in the classroom
How we reached student success with assessment proficiency
Teachers want nothing more than to find success for struggling students--to do this, they need a deep understanding of their state learning standards
Data really is the secret sauce in the K-12 classroom
Our access to reliable data improved significantly once we had a unified literacy program in place
Standardized tests are pests—here’s why
Placing an undue emphasis on standardized test scores may cause colleges to overlook other crucial dimensions of a student's profile
Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement
Montana is taking a formative approach to assessment that gives teachers actionable data to inform instruction throughout the school year
What’s the state of K-12 assessment?
With post-pandemic learning loss still a concern, educators are focusing on effectively balancing K-12 assessment with instruction
5 critical things to know about the new SAT
The Digital SAT will arrive with a new structure and layout to modernize the test-taking process--so what does it mean for students and teachers?
4 engaging assessment ideas for middle and high school
Varying assessments can not only engage students, but assist educators in collecting more datapoints on students' skills that may flourish within different assessment types
Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing
While texting has become a commonplace activity in students’ lives, it is throttling their ability to write and think critically
10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth
Research findings highlight specific strategies that successfully balance meeting students' needs and providing grade-level content
We need a new approach to student assessment
Adopting a more holistic assessment approach moves education closer to achieving the decades-old promise that assessment can directly impact classroom learning
Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching
Leveraging technology and creating new staffing models could help create new and better assessment and grading systems
3 new trends in student assessment
Through-year assessment, AI and machine learning, and individualized assessment were all focus topics at a recent conference
Are educators using ChatGPT to write lesson plans?
Majority of teachers use ChatGPT to write lesson plans, student feedback, emails, and letters of recommendation
How schools can respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning
To make education relevant in an AI-dominated world, schools should look to existing pedagogical best practices
4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests
Standardized tests have their place in the world of education, but that doesn’t mean they need to be traumatic for the students taking them
Helping students understand the Nature of Science
The Nature of Science is what distinguishes science from other methods of knowing such as art, philosophy, or social science
What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers
Conversations and grading policies that reflect more equitable practices will hopefully continue to evolve as stakeholders understand more about student needs
How a major MD district boosted middle math achievement
Groundbreaking study of 1,600 classrooms using research-based platform finds a significant positive effect on both math and English language proficiency test scores
5 Valentine’s Day videos for students
This year, celebrate Valentine's Day in your classrooms by engaging students with some short, fun videos to mark the holiday
How to use alternative assessments in the classroom
Teachers can identify their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective
An OER curriculum brings my students’ lives into our classroom
An OER science curriculum has completely revolutionized the way I teach and has transformed the way my students relate to their learning
7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year
Black History Month teaching materials offer excellent insight to help students grasp the challenging topics surrounding race and prejudice
Foundational literacy is key to reversing post-COVID reading declines
We need schools, communities and individuals working together on equitable opportunities to put students on the path to reading proficiency
Research points to a widening academic divide
