10 Ways for Teachers and Parents to Communicate Better about Assessments 8.2.18 Kara Bobowski In an NWEA-Gallup survey of parents, students, and educators that we sponsored in 2016, a key finding was that more... More
10 Must-Ask Questions When Evaluating Student Growth Assessments 7.19.18 Kristin Brewer-Lowe The summer is a great time for educators and school administrators to catch up on things that might have otherwise... More
Seven Crucial Criteria for a Great Growth Assessment – Post Two 6.28.18 Derrick Vargason As we’ve written about many times, measuring growth is only useful if it’s done well. It’s not about just... More
Seven Crucial Criteria for a Great Growth Assessment – Post One 6.26.18 Derrick Vargason “I need to know if my students are learning.” Sound familiar? We hear it a lot, and if you’re an educator,... More
6 Steps for Creating a Data-Informed Culture 6.7.18 Kristin Brewer-Lowe Just two years ago, Cisco Independent School District in Texas was “starting at ground zero with data, blended... More
Making Assessment More Meaningful with Norms 4.19.18 Andy Set If you’ve finished spring testing and are diving into reporting data, you might be looking for a refresher on what... More
7 Ways to Prepare for MAP Growth 3.13.18 Kathy Dyer Getting ready for spring testing? It’s likely that almost all teachers who prepared for the MAP® GrowthTM... More
4 Lessons from a Large District Assessment Audit 2.6.18 Derrick Vargason Last week, hundreds of you attended our webinar, “The 3 ways you could be sabotaging your assessment plan” (you can... More
Teacher-Parent Collaboration: Ideas and Resources on Getting the Most from MAP Growth 12.7.17 Kara Bobowski The data that the MAP® Growth interim assessment provides teachers is rich and highly personalized for each student.... More
Eight Questions Parents Should Ask Teachers About Assessments 10.5.17 Judy Harris While parents everywhere are busy getting into the fall routine, once the bus pulls away from the curb, their role in... More
Using MAP Growth to Overcome Barriers to Learning 9.28.17 Jean Fleming There are numerous barriers to learning that teachers face every day, including poverty, food insecurity, mobility, and... More
Preparing for Open House Night with Assessment in Mind 9.14.17 Kara Bobowski With school in full swing, teachers everywhere are preparing for their open house nights, when the doors to the... More
