Measuring Things
I think that one of the side effects of collecting data to ensure students’ academic growth is that educators…
Tag: Assessment
The Work That Matters
When you set out to do work that matters, you won’t find out what that work is in the…
Grade Level Testing
When a student is reading below grade level we let them read books that are below grade level….
5 Websites/Apps That Teachers Love Right Now!
Trying to Flip your Classroom? Looking to have students reflect upon their learning? Want to assess student learning or…
5 Ways to Ring in the New Year!
Happy New Year! 2018 is the perfect time to make some radical improvements in your classroom. Start off your…
Past Practice
Past practice is a labor term that usually comes up when negotiations or contracts are involved. The term describes…
Keeping Score
How should we keep score in education? What do we want to keep track of? Is it the number…
State of Love & Testing
Another testing season is almost over. Many students across the country have now completed standardized tests and exams in…
Lessons from the Drive-Thru
A Guest Post by Tina Monteleone If you are like me, your morning typically starts at Dunkin Donuts. Even…
7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be…