Assessment

A slow and considered approach to math instruction helps students comprehend what they need to know when they take a standardized test.

What to do about a 100-point grading system with a troubling history—and inherent flaws that carry over into the present day.

A fresh approach to promoting equity in grading can lead to stronger relationships with students and deeper learning in the classroom.

Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning.

Teachers can rethink their grading practices to make them more mathematically fair for students and allow for redemption for a missed assignment.

Proficiency scales provide an excellent way to evaluate students on their scientific knowledge and skills.

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.

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.

Finding out what your students are really learning remains indispensable to teaching. Here’s what teachers are doing to check for understanding online. 

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.

Testing season can be disruptive, but teachers can use it as a chance to try instructional strategies that boost student engagement.

Psychologists have uncovered reasons why students put off important work. But there are a few simple things teachers can do to keep students on track.