Among my stack (or should I say bulging digital folder!) of summer reading was an interesting article from Science News for Students about brain function…. More
Changing teacher practice – improving pedagogy – takes time. When teachers get together to learn about ways to implement and refine formative assessment, we often… More
Since the very first county fair, assessment has been the key to communicating success. Let your mind wander a bit to imagine the smell of… More
The idea of “assessment fog” made me smile. John McCarthy titled his Edutopia blog post with it – 3 Guidelines to Eliminating Assessment Fog. When… 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
Formative assessment is a timely topic. In education conversations today, we often hear about “balanced” or “coherent” assessment systems. Formative instructional practices (aka, formative assessment)… More
In the past, I’ve shared 10 Ways Leaders Can Support Teachers’ Use of Formative Assessment. Since the topic struck a chord, I’d like to share… More
When we think about formative instructional practice, we typically have the teacher in mind. What is the teacher doing differently to engage students and collect… More
When I first started working with teachers on integrating formative instructional practices into their daily classroom practice, I noticed that many wanted to start with… More
We at NWEA are razor-focused on student growth—helping schools and districts not only measure it, but truly maximize it for each student. And while we’re… 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
I wouldn’t argue that there are any number of different descriptions that could accurately define what goes into making great teachers great. Certainly passion for the subject… More
