How do I know assessments are comparable for measuring growth?
Data points must be similar in order to be comparable. Consider this example: Would you easily be able to tell someone how much weight you lost by using one scale with pounds and a few weeks later,...
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Assessment Library
Member Resources Example Assessment Library It all starts with quality assessments. But its not always easy to get the assessment writing process started. These are example growth assessments to see...
View Article7 Tips for Reducing SLO Stress
Writing Student Growth goals for your Student Learning Objectives or Student Learning Targets can make even the most confident teacher pause. Having a good plan will help you reduce stress and increase...
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Writing Better Multiple Choice: Pitfalls and Solutions
The multiple choice question, also known as the selected response or forced choice is an important element of any teacher’s assessment toolbox. Quality assessment hinges on appropriate question...
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Assessment Validity Checklist
Once the assessment draft is created, there are often questions of assessment quality and validity. Download our assessment checklist to help you write a valid questions leading to a high quality...
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Differentiated Goal Writing: Tiered Targets
Approaches to Writing Differentiated Goals Student Growth Goals (also referred to as Growth Targets) are detailed, measurable goals for student learning and growth developed collaboratively by...
View ArticleMeasuring Growth in PE: IDEAS for Overcoming Roadblocks
Assessments should be an authentic reflection of the learning happening is the classroom. Physical Education (PE) is no exception. In a performance-based course such as PE, the assessments should be...
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Grade 8 Math SLO Example
Grade 8 Math SLO Example Level: Grade 8 Curriculum: Math Skill Focus: Solve multi-step real-world problems and check for reasonableness. Download Sample SLO This Kids At The Core Sample SLO is 100%...
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Grade 1 CCSS Math Question Stems
Grade 1 CCSS Math Question Stems Level: Grade 1 Curriculum: Mathematics Download Question Stems This Kids At The Core Question Stem Bank is 100% FREE to download! Do not hesitate to use it as...
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Assessment Quality
Teachers are making critical decisions about instruction…hopefully driven by student quality assessments results. The underlying concern: If the assessment is not high quality, can we make useful...
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