Why We’re All-in on Student Test Engagement 7.25.19 Jessica McFeron Teachers have long known that students don’t always give their best effort when they take a test. A lack of student... More
7 Steps to Creating a Growth Assessment that Works 7.23.19 Derrick Vargason Thanks to high-quality assessments, teachers, students and families are able to see and celebrate heroic growth.... More
Why It’s Important to Consider the Assessment Data Needs of All Stakeholders 7.18.19 Erin Ryan When we think about educational assessments, “timely” means that assessment data is delivered at a time when it... More
3 Questions High Quality Assessments Can Answer For Early Learning Educators 7.16.19 Erin Ryan To build a foundation for future success, Pre-K-3 students are being introduced to education assessments to help gauge... More
Three Ways to Better Engage Students to Get the Most from Educational Assessments 7.11.19 Erin Ryan It’s not uncommon to find a classroom where a few highly motivated students monopolize the discussion. To ensure that... More
Making Sense of Early Childhood Assessment – Four Things to Consider 7.9.19 Derrick Vargason There is consensus among educators that assessments should be purposeful, aligned to instruction, and beneficial to... More
A Teacher’s Thoughts on Saying Goodbye to the School Year 7.3.19 Natalie DiFusco-Funk It seems like every year, my classroom has a song, or a movie soundtrack that exemplifies who they are as a group. A... More
Rethinking School Performance with Dr. Andrew Hegedus 6.27.19 Erin Ryan Dr. Andrew Hegedus, Research Consulting Director for NWEA recently completed a noteworthy research study exploring the... More
Making Sense of Growth Mindset and Growth Measures 6.25.19 Kathy Dyer For the past few years, “growth mindset” has generated a lot of conversation in the education world. Both adults... More
What Can These 5 Types of Assessment Data Tell You? 6.20.19 Kristie Werner Educational assessments can be used to support learning, as well as validate it. The type of assessment you choose... More
4 Simple Steps For Streamlining Your Assessment System 6.18.19 Derrick Vargason Every assessment has strengths and limitations, which means no single measure will serve every specific need. If your... More
How this Rural, Low-income School Used MAP Growth Data to Boost Performance 6.13.19 Erin Ryan The high desert area of northwestern New Mexico, also known as the Checkerboard area, is patchwork of territory owned... More
