Video: 6 Tips For Going Gradeless
Change the conversation about grading to one about learning. When a student asks, “what did I get?” redirect him/her to “what did you learn?” The language we use around learning matters, so we must be intentional when students want to talk about progress. Try to avoid speaking in terms of numbers and letters and focus […]
Teaching Students to Reflect and Self-Assess
Teachers can facilitate deep reflection and self-assessment even as young as in Kindergarten.
Scaffold Reflection for Deeper Metacognition and Better Feedback
Deep Thoughts From the Dashboard, a Reflection Revelation
Changing The Way We Think About Assessment
Changing The Way We Think About Assessment Written By: Starr Sackstein It seems like a blur now, the beginning of the summer. Almost like a dream when I had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most amazing people for a wonderful project. The three-day writing journey was one I’ll never forget and one that […]
Teaching Students to Track Their Progress
In this throwback conversation about Tracking Student Progress, I’m joined by Matt Koscinski, a music teacher from Wisconsin. His work with changing assessment practices and helping his colleagues do the same is inspiring. As you watch, consider how we can facilitate learning by having students track their own progress in a variety of different ways. […]
