The Challenges Of Data-Based Teaching
How can you use data to improve your teaching? If you don’t already have a plan for the data before giving the assessment, you’re already behind.
Assessment Resources For Teachers
One of the primary purposes of assessment is to provide data to revise planned instruction. Without a sense of purpose for the data, assessment can do more harm than good.
Explore TeachThought’s collection of the best assessment resources in K-12 and higher education. From assessment apps and tools, to thought leadership, learning models, and professional development for assessment, connect with us and grow your teaching!
What Is The Purpose Of Assessment?
In a perfect world, all assessment would be formative–an ongoing loop of learning, feedback, revision, and learning again.
18 Inconvenient Truths About Assessment Of Learning
It’s an extraordinary amount of work to design precise and personalized assessments that illuminate pathways forward for individual students.
27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding
Whether you’re using data to personalize learning or refine curriculum, the ability to easily check for understanding is critical to your teaching.
5 Out-Of-The Box Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
Students need access to lower-level information to then use in higher-level thinking that requires them to synthesize disparate perspectives.
The Difference Between A Good Question And A Bad Question
A question is only a strategy (for inquiry) and must therefore have a purpose if we want to evaluate its quality.
What Is Additive Grading?
Additive grading is method of grading that starts all students at zero and adds points for accomplishments and mastery.
The Difference Between A Scoring Guide And A Rubric
Scoring guides center teachers, assess quantity & prioritize efficiency. Rubrics center students, assess quality & prioritize feedback.
Save Time Grading With BookWidgets: A Guide For Teachers
Looking to grade efficiently without sacrificing feedback quality? BookWidgets lets teachers create quizzes and games from 40+ templates.
3 Tips For Giving Better Student Feedback In Large Courses
Although giving better student feedback in a large classroom can be challenging, it’s possible to do so without sacrificing substance.
18 Of The Best Formative Assessment Tools For Digital Exit Tickets
18 of the best formative assessment tools for teachers–to glean data, take snapshots of understanding, create digital exit slips, and more.
How I Use Video For Assessment In My Classroom
When it comes to supporting a student’s progress, showing them what they can do to improve or perform better is the key.