Assessment
Look beyond high-stakes testing to learn about different ways of assessing the full range of student ability -- social, emotional, and academic achievement.
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.
Developing Better Writers
Strengthening students’ writing skills means carving out dedicated time for cycles of productive feedback and revision.437
Adopting a ‘Pen Pal’ Mindset When Giving Feedback
Simple changes to the quality and tone of feedback matters when it comes to developing nurturing, trusting connections with students.331
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.18.5k
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.13.8k
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.6.2k
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.10.6k
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.5.6k
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.11k
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.29.7k
What’s Wrong With Points?
Grading systems should be clear and motivating to students, and points-based grading often fails on both counts. A few tips to keep students focused on learning.732
3 Ways to Assess Math Understanding More Deeply
Getting the answer right is just one part of math assessment—these strategies can provide deeper insight into students’ mathematical thinking.1.3k
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.6.6k
How to Spend Less Time Grading
Carefully deciding what to grade and providing students with rubrics can make grading less time-consuming.4.1k
Making Learning Targets Clear to Students
When students clearly understand classroom expectations, they’re better able to assess and improve their performance.4k