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The Research Based Reasons We Should Cancel Standardized Testing for Good

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The Research Based Reasons We Should Cancel Standardized Testing for Good

Last week, the US Department of Education announced that state testing would resume this spring in the midst of a pandemic. The...

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On Your Feet Test Prep

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On Your Feet Test Prep

Test prep can be a drag for all involved, but it doesn't have to be. Test prep can be meaningful and engaging with these on-your-feet...

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Taking Students' ELA Temperature

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Taking Students' ELA Temperature

Admittedly, it sounds a little cheesy, but three times a year when I administer a benchmark in my ELA classroom, I tell my students that...

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Save Grading Time and Provide Meaningful Feedback: It Is Possible

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Save Grading Time and Provide Meaningful Feedback: It Is Possible

If you're like me, you have tried everything from setting timers to creating carefully crafted rubrics to cut down on essay grading time....

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Four Guidelines for Making Final Assessments Meaningful

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Four Guidelines for Making Final Assessments Meaningful

Standards-based learning has transformed my classroom in many ways. This transformation is never more evident than final exam season....

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