We can all agree that students are a key stakeholder in their own education. When they are involved in the assessment process and in their… More
MAP® Growth™ K-12 interim assessments provide powerful data that can be used by teachers, district administrators, principals, and students to advance learning. MAP Growth data… More
The focus in math classrooms today is meant to be on more than simply leading students to find the right answer. The CCSS Mathematical Practice… More
Are my students able to add and subtract within 100? Can they read a histogram or multiply mixed numbers? These are the types of standards-based… More
During Morning Meeting, I asked my 5th graders to use an adjective to describe their summer. I chose “inspiring.” As the 2016 Virginia Teacher of… More
I have to believe that the most powerful word in the education arena is “learner.” It is transformative. It represents mindset. It has implications. Maybe… More
In high school, we had “Data Match”… a school fundraiser that filled the hallways with chatter in the first two weeks of February. My friends and… More
Formative assessment is a teaching tool that supports all learners, but it is especially critical for students who are struggling, as it holds the potential… More
When students are involved in the assessment process, they are required to think about their own learning; they articulate what they understand and what they… More
In a time when an abundance of information is just a click away, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not necessarily what you… More
In Multiple Measures Done Right, John Cronin talked about seven principles of coherent assessment systems. Principle 6 is the metrics and incentives used encourage a… More
Idaho Ed News recently published an article titled Horseshoe Bend Buys into Data-Driven Approach to Instruction. In it reporter Clark Corbin shared how Horseshoe Bend… More
