Assessment & Standards

I taught in a classroom for 26 years prior to becoming an administrator. Over the years, I’ve realized that when educators hear the word “data,” the first things that come to mind are numbers and test scores. At a time when data-driven instruction stands at the forefront of every decision we make, we must understand […]

By giving more students access to pre-college exams such as the SAT and ACT, better average scores can result.

Data collection has become one of the most prominent tools educators use in the classroom to gauge the level of student comprehension. From classroom tests and standardized state testing to exit tickets, teachers are always being asked to collect data to determine the abilities and needs of students. The information we collect helps determine group […]

Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion and Unleash Genius covers how schools can abandon traditional models and focus instead on the diverse talents of learners by allowing students to pursue their passions.

In this web seminar, the mathematics coordinator from the Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 in Illinois discussed how the district improves assessment, instruction and learning.

Metrostudy released the Metrostudy School District Report, a proactive tool to give school districts across the U.S. the ability to understand their local populations in order to efficiently deliver services and plans for the future.