Assessment
Look beyond high-stakes testing to learn about different ways of assessing the full range of student ability -- social, emotional, and academic achievement.
From the Classroom to the House
Jahana Hayes, congresswoman and high school history teacher, on the disconnect between Washington and the classroom, and the importance of keeping teacher voices in the mix.
On the Advantages of Paper Notebooks
Screen-free note-taking can help students learn how to organize their thoughts—and make assessing learning easier for teachers.1.9k
5 Ways to Help Students Focus on Learning Rather Than Grades
When teachers give retakes and shift the way they talk about grades, students concentrate on the skills they’re gaining—not their scores.3.9k
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.19.4k
How Student-Led Conferences Center the Learning Journey
When students lead the conversation in their parent-teacher conferences, they take ownership of their learning and growth.2.8k
The Spatially Gifted—Our Future Architects and Engineers—Are Being Overlooked
Though they have the potential to excel in many fields, we’re neglecting a large body of students with a unique set of skills.13.9k
How to Help Students Focus on What They’re Learning, Not the Grade
Work that emphasizes students’ developing skills instead of a graded product reminds them to see learning as their goal.10.8k
8 Quick Checks for Understanding
Formative assessment is a proven technique for improving student learning, and the strategies shared here by Jay McTighe work both in the classroom and remotely.7.2k
7 Smart, Fast Ways to Do Formative Assessment
Within these methods you’ll find close to 40 tools and tricks for finding out what your students know while they’re still learning.33.7k
7 Ways to Do Formative Assessments in Your Virtual Classroom
Finding out what your students are really learning remains indispensable to teaching. Here’s what teachers are doing to check for understanding online.11.8k
Easy-to-Use Supports for Students in Google Workspace
Built-in tools can help students stay focused on their assignments and free teachers up to focus on individualized feedback.471
A Fuller Picture of What a ‘Good’ School Is
Promoting relationships and a positive mindset toward learning has a bigger impact on students’ long-term success than raising test scores, new research shows.5.7k
Summative Assessment in Distance Learning
Whether schools are using regular grades or not, teachers need to accurately assess learning while their students are at home. These are some helpful ideas to consider.12.2k
In Schools, Are We Measuring What Matters?
The psychologist, researcher, and MacArthur Fellow Angela Duckworth believes that to make better decisions in our school systems, we need to rethink the way we measure student capabilities.7k
The Case for Not Allowing Test Retakes
As more educators drop penalties for late work and allow students to redo tests, a high school teacher says that traditional policies are better for the majority of students.15.5k