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Assessment

Look beyond high-stakes testing to learn about different ways of assessing the full range of student ability—social, emotional, and academic achievement.

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    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.
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