So much of what happens in the MS and US classrooms is connected to assessment and grades and has a tendency to drive us to point based transactions over a desire to learn. In this session we will explore
- what effective, research-based assessment practices should we be implementing
- how to shift assessment conversations to learning from points
- how to effectively use formative assessment to engage students in self reflection about learning
- how to develop homework that deepens and supports learning goals rather than providing a point-based transaction that can inflate a grade
- tools that can help us monitor student learning
A backdrop of the conversation will be the correlation between authentic, challenging learning opportunities and student engagement.
