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We're kicking off a series on benchmarking assessment by defining the two primary types: interim and formative tests.
Jeff Mcleod
Another assessment? Is that the first thought that comes to mind at the mention of administering beginning-of-the-year benchmarks to your students? If so, you’re certainly not alone—today’s students and teachers are faced with no shortage of assessments, all of which come with their own unique set of pressures and expectations. But, before you write off the idea, it’s important to consider the reasoning behind benchmark assessments, and the value they can provide.
Sarah Cornelius
“Assessment” can feel like a dirty word for educators, but if you embrace it, the data that assessments provide can be used as a powerful tool you can use to promote the kind of growth you and your students want and expect to see.
Krystal Smith
Exit tickets are a great low-stress assessment method to get a pulse on what material students understand and what they are still struggling with at the end of a lesson.
Scott Sterling
By extending the partnership between our Study Island formative assessment solution and NWEA MAP Link, grade 9-12 educators can now easily pinpoint students' strengths and weaknesses and instruction instruction for their needs.
Shannon LaBree
Study Island's Group Session feature is a great tool for quick formative assessment to determine students' understanding and make instructional decisions in real-time.
Stephanie Abbott
Formative assessment is a proven method to improve student achievement both in the short term and over the long run, and Study Island includes a variety of features to help educators implement this strategy in the classroom!
Regina Waddell
Using the data you gather during your formative assessments means being intentional about planning what actions you will take to make sure that your instruction is matching students’ needs.
McKenna Wierman
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