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There are a variety of ways to assess student achievement and knowledge, but the most common and least expensive is standardized testing. Learn ways to discuss testing of academic skills and evaluation with your child's teachers. Be an advocate for your child to make sure they're being assessed in ways that measure their competencies and learn strategies for teaching your child to be more successful with tests and evaluations.
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Are Traditional Grades a Thing of the Past?
Some say traditional grading systems don't show what a student really knows. Hear what one school is doing about it.
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Characteristics of Authentic Assessment
Educational assessment has undergone a revolution in the last three decades (Alleman & Brophy, 2001a; Brandt, 1992;...
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Grading in Special Education
Consider the following parable (Gallagher, n.d.): Statureland is an island nation with one major industry–purple...
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Types of Grading Schemes
The table below lists and describes different current approach to grading and provides the historical background for...
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Connecting “What is Taught” to “What is Assessed” in the Classroom
Classroom assessment is most effective and useful for a teacher (as well as for students) when it accurately matches...
