Assessment
Look beyond high-stakes testing to learn about different ways of assessing the full range of student ability—social, emotional, and academic achievement.
Question: Do You Grade Formative Assessments?
Our Managing Editor Tom Berger was under the impression that they were ungraded, but is now looking to get a clearer picture.220How Many Retakes Should Students Get?
Teachers can set fair boundaries on retakes to emphasize skill building without creating an unmanageable workload for themselves.9397 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.67.2kUsing Discussion as a Summative Assessment
Verbal participation in discussions is a tried-and-true formative assessment, but it can also be rubric-based and summative.2.4kThe Case Against Zeros in Grading
Teachers can rethink their grading practices to make them more mathematically fair for students and allow for redemption for a missed assignment.33.4kThe 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.24.2kMaking the Switch to Evidence-Based Grading
A desire for fairness and uniformity in grading prompted one district to make a big change.2.8kWhy the 100-Point Grading Scale Is a Stacked Deck
What to do about a 100-point grading system with a troubling history—and inherent flaws that carry over into the present day.7.3k13 Formative Assessments That Inspire Creativity
Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning.6.6kAssessing Learning Based on Skills
When student skills are the driving force behind proficiency scales, assessments provide a road map to success.5628 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.18kThe 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.15.2k3 Ways Student Data Can Inform Your Teaching
Gather and use valuable student data to inform your classroom practice.31.1kI Let Students Choose Their Grading Criteria, and Here’s How It Went
When students have a say in the assessment of their work, they find more enjoyment in demonstrating their knowledge.6417 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.14.8k