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Classroom Management, Practice, School Culture, Teacher Tips

Aug 21, 2017

4 Student Rewards That Encourage Intrinsic Motivation – And Don’t Cost a Thing

Positive recognition is essential in establishing a harmonious and productive classroom culture. Check out these ideas for student-centered rewards that only require the investment of a little time.

Scott Sterling

Aug 03, 2017

Benchmark Assessments: 4 Best Practices

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

Aug 01, 2017

[Feature Focus] Exact Path’s Adaptive Learning Paths

Our new Exact Path program combines adaptive diagnostic assessments with tailored learning paths to power truly personalized learning experiences. Here, we're taking a close look at how we designed our learning paths to provide just-in-time, data-driven instruction.

Winnie O'Leary

Jul 27, 2017

[Feature Focus] Study Island’s New Approach to Cumulative Scoring

We listened to what teachers had to say, and now we're excited to show off Study Island's new approach to cumulative scoring, designed to provide a more accurate measure of mastery and motivate students.

Regina Waddell

Jul 20, 2017

[Feature Focus] Exact Path’s Approach to Assessment

Lilly Flores

Jul 10, 2017

4 Steps to Using Your Students’ Assessment Data to Promote Growth

“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.