Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Why do we grade? with Thomas Guskey and Chase Nordengren
Let’s begin our journey towards better grading practices! Grades have remained a fundamental component of our education system for over a century. Yet despite shifts across so many other areas of educational practice, grading practices have seen little, if any, change to match the demands of modern pedagogy. The pandemic revealed stark flaws in traditional grading protocols and simultaneously presented a profound opportunity for actual change. What should educators, families, and society in general consider around why change is needed and where to begin?
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources
Products: Professional Learning
Podcast
The Continuing Educator | What is “Grading for Learning?” with Myron Dueck and Brooke Mabry (Ep. 2)
To successfully create the conditions where grading for learning practices may thrive, consider first the importance of ensuring student-centered assessment. Hear from experts on how formative assessment is crucial to cultivating a growth-mindset in a safe, respectful classroom environment, and learn how to invite students to be co-pilots in the assessment and feedback cycle rather than passengers.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources
Products: Professional Learning
Webinar
Is there an early literacy crisis? How science and data can help
Our early reading experts discuss the roots of the literacy crisis and provide research-backed strategies for helping early readers catch up and closing gaps in literacy equity and access.
Topics: Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Podcast
The Continuing Educator | The problem with grading behavior, with Matt Townsley and Chris Thoms
Traditional grading practices typically incorporate non-learning measures such as behavior and effort into an average. Yet by mixing achievement and behavior, we miscommunicate on both accounts. Students and parents still need information on both, but the critical step is to separate reporting, and Dr. Matt Townsley and NWEA User Experience Designer Chris Thoms will share with us both why this is crucial for equity, and how teachers can put it into action.
Topics: Equity
Products: Professional Learning
eBook
How to support students with dyslexia
Dyslexia is a complex reading difficulty that can impact early learners. See how screening, high-quality reading instruction, and relevant strategies can improve outcomes and foster confidence.
Topics: Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Guide
5 data-powered strategies for literacy development
MAPĀ® Reading Fluencyā¢ delivers trustworthy, objective insights on an entire class in just minutes. Take the next step with your data by incorporating these easy-to-implement strategies in your classroom.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
eBook
Math isnāt magic: How to build keen and confident math students
There’s a psychology behind creating confident math students. In this compilation ebook, we will explore the approaches that are most effective for helping students overcome a fear of math.
Topics: Math
Products: Professional Learning, MAP Accelerator