Classroom assessment

I've been reading the book, Mindsets in the Classroom by Mary Cay Ricci, and just finished chapter 3. It was a real eye-opener. Through all of my years of teaching, I thought I was differentiating by planning and implementing reteaching and enrichment lessons and activities as my class worked through a unit. But in this chapter, I learned how important it is to start the differentiation before the unit even begins! This process begins with the preassessment. So much valuable information can…

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Assessment strategies provide a picture of student's strengths & areas for growth. Start your year off right by measuring student progress!

FREE! Chart showing the difference between formative and summative assessments. Click through now to grab this freebie. It will help you better understand assessment types. Use it to help guide your instruction. #YoungTeacherLove

Unlock the power of KWL charts in your classroom with this comprehensive guide. Explore the science behind KWL, get practical examples for various grade levels, and access free printable KWL chart templates.

Parent/teacher conferences are around the corner. You dread meeting with all those parents who think their child has no faults or that their child isn’t being challenged enough. You have concerns about behavior and some learning deficits. How do you fit it all in during a 15-20 minute conference? Follow these guidelines to show how […]

Quick, casual ways to make sure everybody's on board.

For preschool teachers seeking to assess their students skills, printable online resources focusing on fine motor skills, letter recognition, and counting assessment could be a crucial aid.

This comprehensive skill assessment is a great way to quickly assess your student's ability level. It includes a recording sheet that should be printed for each

Give assessment with exit tickets a try in your next lesson and see how they work for you and your students with these easy ideas!