The importance of test norms and how they work in education

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The importance of test norms and how they work in education

May 1, 2017

The main purpose of a score on any type of assessment is to convey information about students’ performance. Educators, parents, and students all want to know whether a student’s score represents a strong performance or is cause for concern. But, [...]

3 practical ideas to make blended learning work in your classroom

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3 practical ideas to make blended learning work in your classroom

April 27, 2017

Categories: Assessment, Math, Reading

“To have a great idea, have a lot of them.” – Thomas A. Edison Creating a set of practical ideas begins with gathering a lot of ideas. Fortunately, ideas about blended learning are abundant—with one of [...]

Math = Power! Takeaways from NCTM 2017

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Math = Power! Takeaways from NCTM 2017

April 20, 2017

Categories: Math

A visit to San Antonio, TX San Antonio in April with 70-degree weather. This past month, over 7,000 educators from across the country converged in one place to learn new ways to get students excited about mathematics. Life could [...]

Understanding formative evaluation and its critical steps for successful learning

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Understanding formative evaluation and its critical steps for successful learning

April 20, 2017

Imagine that, as an educator, you had zero insight into the skills or knowledge of your students. Now imagine that, as a student, you were unsure of your own capabilities. Clearly, it would be difficult to provide effective instruction in [...]

How are you celebrating National Library Week?

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How are you celebrating National Library Week?

April 13, 2017

Categories: Reading

National Library Week For the longest time, I could not find my library card. It was one of the first things that I, like a lot of kids, got to officially use my signature on. (Honestly, I don’t [...]

What is instructional convergence?

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What is instructional convergence?

April 6, 2017

Categories: Assessment, Math, Reading

Introduction A recent superintendents’ summit in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York focused on digital convergence, which brings together existing district networks, hardware, and software for greater stability and efficiency. My task at this summit was to open a [...]

Exploring FastBridge math progress measures: What is included and how to select the right one

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Exploring FastBridge math progress measures: What is included and how to select the right one

April 6, 2017

FastBridge has a variety of math assessments that teachers can use to monitor student progress. For such monitoring to be effective, however, the progress measure must match the skill the student is learning in the selected intervention. FastBridge’s math [...]

4 strategies to help students carry out successful mathematical discourse

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4 strategies to help students carry out successful mathematical discourse

March 30, 2017

Categories: Math

Creating meaningful discourse The research is clear—complex knowledge and skills are best developed through social interaction. Discourse allows students to develop and hone their thinking in an open, supportive environment. When students share ideas, construct arguments, and listen to understand [...]

Learning data in action: 4 schools getting it right

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Learning data in action: 4 schools getting it right

March 27, 2017

Categories: Assessment, Math, Reading

Learning data can open up a world of possibilities for educators. Take a look at the success stories below to see how four schools are using data to promote student growth and improve test scores. One school’s road to reading [...]

Introducing the magic of reading—a mother’s story

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Introducing the magic of reading—a mother’s story

March 21, 2017

Categories: Reading

Humble beginnings Judi Paul wanted her four children to love reading as much as she did. For her, reading had always been a source of joy. Yet her children didn’t seem to share the same passion. On top of that, [...]

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3 practical ideas to make blended learning work in your classroom

3 practical ideas to make blended learning work in your classroom

Math = Power! Takeaways from NCTM 2017

Math = Power! Takeaways from NCTM 2017

Understanding formative evaluation and its critical steps for successful learning

Understanding formative evaluation and its critical steps for successful learning

How are you celebrating National Library Week?

How are you celebrating National Library Week?

What is instructional convergence?

What is instructional convergence?

Exploring FastBridge math progress measures: What is included and how to select the right one

Exploring FastBridge math progress measures: What is included and how to select the right one

4 strategies to help students carry out successful mathematical discourse

4 strategies to help students carry out successful mathematical discourse

Learning data in action: 4 schools getting it right

Learning data in action: 4 schools getting it right

Introducing the magic of reading—a mother’s story

Introducing the magic of reading—a mother’s story