Assessment
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The Merits of Using Authentic Assessments
Focused on developing a more authentic, fair method of assessing student knowledge than standardized tests, Grant Wiggins wrote an essay in the early 1990s ... -
The 5 Components of Assessment Strategies
In 2009 leaders from every state came together to launch an effort to identify college and career readiness goals for high school students, and ... -
Should You Use Performance-Based Assessments Instead of Traditional?
According to ASCD, “In the act of learning, people obtain content knowledge, acquire skills, and develop work habits—and practice the application of all three ... -
Testing Experts Convene at What May Be the Most Consequential Conference in Education
Assessment has been an education hot button since the day the first one room schoolhouse sent home the first report card, and probably even ... -
How Comparing Grades Can Stunt Your Intellectual Development
We all know the feeling, you work hard to prepare for an exam, craft the perfect essay, or develop the perfect project, and now ... -
How to Calculate Your High School and College Grades
Thinking back on my K-12 and college years, I remember hearing my parents say “keep your grades up.” If it weren’t for good grades, ... -
How to Calculate Your High School GPA, College GPA, and Cumulative GPA
What is GPA? Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is a figure that represents all the letter grades you earned in either college or high ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out
Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 3: Why Teacher Shortages Occur
It seems that every year around this time, school districts around the country report not being able to fill all of their open teacher ...
