…reading assessments reflected below-benchmark scores in his oral reading fluency, based on traditional assessment tools. Although James fell below benchmarks, he was not a high enough priority to qualify for…
…their classrooms. For additional information on assessments and grading, visit the following position statements: Resolution on Grading Student Writing, Formative Assessment That Truly Informs Instruction, Writing Assessment: A Position Statement…
…Gretchen Oltman introduced Nebraska’s launch of a “Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), which provides multiple assessments throughout the year coupled with professional growth opportunities for teachers.” Gretchen noted that girls outscored…
…Assessment & Evaluation (Chapter 7) suggests that assessments should be kept as formative. We must remain flexible and responsive in our feedback and evaluation–especially since the innovation in the blog…
…education.” Student Assessments Laurie Stowell noted that although most of the country’s National Assessment of Educational Progress scores remain flat, California is one of five states (also Arizona, Florida, Hawaii,…
…to profit from reading “good” literature? I designed learning outcomes, assessments, and activities around academic writing, writing as a process, literacy, and critical thinking. For years, I taught using this…
…this post is a call to testing companies, textbook companies, and assessment creators to consider the ways that the classics continue to be centered in instructional materials. The reconsideration of…
…rare opportunity to stand up for beliefs integral to the core of good literacy instruction, curriculum development, and purposeful assessment. I’m glad to have this chance to represent the National…
…in the mind to suffer The stings and mandates of edupreneurial lobbyists Or to take heart against an onslaught of assessments and detrimental dictates And by opposing end them. Our…
…in her classroom in the 1950s. Early on, Herrera exhibited a fondness for words and languages. He recalls singing “Three Blind Mice” as Ms. Sampson listened intently. Her assessment confirmed…
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