The Exam Tradition Final exams have been around for a long time. At many high schools, exams are still a regular part of course expectations. As a result of the desire to give exams, schools have exam weeks or a series of days devoted to the adjudication of exams, or in the case of my … Continue reading Is it time to let go of final exams?→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
ChatGPT is wonderful to develop proficiency scales or rubrics in just a few minutes. It’s a great way to save time and use as a reference point for deeper learning and collaborative development of proficiency scales. Proficiency scales offer teachers the flexibility to use the same scale for numerous learning opportunities and students can also … Continue reading ChatGPT as a rubric design tool→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
Where to start, why, and how to design criteria in three accessible videos.| MY GROWTH MINDSET
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I am very attached to the courses I teach. I have toiled, sweated, and shed numerous tears building what I hope to be engaging lessons, organized units, and mesmerizing learning opportunities for each of the courses I teach. I, like so many of my colleagues sometimes feel that the courses I teach are my courses, … Continue reading Stop making grade soup→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
When Mackenzie* walked into my class, she was pale, illuminating the dark circles under her eyes. Her mom had dropped her off on the way to the ER so she could find out what she was going to miss in English. She winced and pressed her lips together as she tried to speak. I immediately … Continue reading The Love Language of Professional Judgment→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
I am getting tired of grades being labelled as the bad guy in education. While they are not my favourite aspect of teaching, and in fact, way down the list, I cannot figure out why so many educators continue to vilify them. The above statements might come as a big surprise to many of you. … Continue reading Grades as Journey, Not Hyperbole→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
Over the past year, a group of colleagues and I have invested some time exploring Joe Feldman’s Grading for Equity. In this phenomenal book, Feldman explores inequitable practices that have been historically ingrained in school culture and explains how shifting to more equitable practices beginning with sound and unbiassed assessment practices can lead to positive … Continue reading Connecting Engagement with Equity→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
Last year, at the end of one of my presentations on proficiency sequences, during the question-and-answer period, a participant paid me a compliment. They told me how impressed they were by my atte…| MY GROWTH MINDSET
This section introduces the foundational concepts of measurement, assessment, and evaluation. Measurement is defined as the process of assigning numbers to individuals or characteristics based on specific rules, emphasizing its quantitative nature. Assessment is described as a systematic procedure for collecting information to make inferences about people or objects, highlighting its broader scope compared to measurement. Evaluation encompasses a systematic process of collecting and analyzing...| Teachers Institute
The section elucidates the interconnected nature of measurement, assessment, and evaluation. Measurement is presented as the initial step, providing quantitative data. Assessment follows, interpreting this data to understand the attributes or performance of individuals. Evaluation then adds a layer of value judgment, determining the quality or worth of the performance or outcomes assessed. The discussion emphasizes how these elements work together to inform educational practices and decision-...| Teachers Institute
This topic explores the integration of evaluation into the teaching-learning process, emphasizing the role of evaluation in enhancing learning outcomes. It discusses how evaluation is not just an endpoint but a continuous part of teaching and learning, aiding in the assessment of both students' progress and the effectiveness of teaching strategies. The section highlights the importance of using evaluation data to make informed decisions that can improve educational practices and student learn...| Teachers Institute
Focuses on the use of assessment as a tool to enhance learning within the classroom. It outlines the principles and methods by which assessment can be employed to monitor learning processes, identify learning difficulties, and provide necessary feedback for improvement. The section emphasizes formative assessment's role in supporting and improving ongoing learning processes, suggesting that assessment should be an integral part of the teaching and learning cycle to facilitate student developm...| Teachers Institute
Utilizing highly effective strategies for learning in class can be easily designed and applied. There's no need to make it more difficult that it needs to be.| The Effortful Educator
Here are some thoughts from a recent PYP Evidencing Learning workshop, supporting teachers to shift from a traditional model of ‘Pre test – Teach stuff – Post test’ to a m…| What Ed Said
I used to think being ‘assessment capable’ just implied things like setting tests, planning summative tasks, grading and giving feedback. A thought provoking conversation the other day…| What Ed Said
