Formative Assessment

Formative Assessment, Marzano, Online Courses, Teacher Tips

Sep 24, 2015

Marzano 13 Teaching Best Practices

The Marzano Research Lab conducted A Study of Best Practices in Edmentum Online Solutions, looking at Edmentum’s online solutions in various settings to evaluate the relationship between student learning and effective pedagogical practices with respect to the use of online instruction. Here, we will look at the 13 best practices identified in the study, along with insights into how each can be implemented and common challenges associated with them.

Edmentum Team

Aug 10, 2015

Study Island Feature Focus: Built Tests

Study Island's Built Test feature is a powerful tool to help educators overcome the challenge of identifying their students' strengths and weaknesses by providing the ability to quickly and easily create custom formative assessments.

Hugh O'Donovan

May 27, 2015

Our Latest Rock Star: Muhlenberg North Middle School

After adoption of the Common Core State Standards in the 2011-12 school year, Muhlenberg North Middle School in Greenville, KY was classified as "Needs Improvement" by the Kentucky Board of Education. The school turned to Study Island and its robust data and analytics to target instruction, improve student outcomes, and achieve a satisfactory classification.

Scott Sterling

May 12, 2015

Formative Assessment in the Classroom

There is a constant buzz in the news around testing and the question of whether or not students are being over-tested. No matter where you stand, determining what students know and where learning breaks down is critical to the education process. That’s where formative assessments come into play.

Ashlee Tatum-Eckley

Aug 01, 2014

[Common Core] 6 Professional Development Tips for Your Teachers

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) represent a significant shift in student expectations and assessments. Here are six professional development tips you can give your teachers to help them align to the Common Core expectations and prepare learners to succeed on the new exams.