Are you using formative assessments in your classroom? We all use summative assessments in our class in some form or another. Summative assessment is used after a unit or time of period to assess how much learning has taken place. We use summative assessments after a chapter or topic has been taught. We use them on our … [Read more...]
Why Are We So Data Driven?
As the year is winding down for me and for many of you as well, I am sure you are trying to squeeze in all those last minute required test or screenings. This really got me to thinking, why are we so data driven in our profession? Now, please don't misunderstand me, I LOVE a good piece of data on a student. I find that is very beneficial in helping me see where a child is at a the … [Read more...]