Masterclass: Because Mastery Matters
Get new insights on essential topics in K‒12 education in our Masterclass series. You’ll explore key research and actionable information to help guide decisions impacting teaching and learning.
Math Masterclass: Video series
In this series, Dr. Gene Kerns explores key topics in math pedagogy—and describes important instructional changes that districts can implement today to improve learning outcomes.
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Session 1: Where We Are & What’s Next
What’s the range of student performance in the typical math classroom—and what are we learning from the Science of Math?
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Session 2: Ending the Math Wars
How can educators at all levels strike the right balance between direct math instruction and more inquiry-based learning activities?
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Session 3: Why Math Is Ruthlessly Cumulative
What are the most important milestones for students’ success in math? And why are the middle grades especially critical?
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Session 4: Comprehensive Math Systems
Which types of math practice are most essential to students’ success? And how can you best prepare your district’s learners for STEM careers?
Assessment Masterclass: Video series
Assessment data answers critical questions about students’ progress and instructional needs. In this series, Dr. Gene Kerns cuts through common misconceptions around K‒12 assessment—and shows you the mistakes to avoid in your school or district.
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Session 1: The Perfect Screening Tool
How can you gain reliable assessment data without sacrificing instructional time?
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Session 2: Learning Progressions
How do you know whether your assessments truly align with your state’s learning standards?
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Session 3: Focus Skills and Trip Steps
How can you prioritize the most critical literacy and math skills at each grade level?
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Session 4: Authentic Spanish Assessment
What makes a Spanish reading assessment authentic—and why is this so essential?
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Session 5: Comprehensive Assessment Systems
How should your school or district utilize different types of assessment throughout the year?
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Session 6: Connecting Assessment and Instruction
How can you use assessment data to allocate your instructional resources most appropriately?
Assessment Masterclass: Blog series
Dr. Gene Kerns continues the assessment conversation by examining common questions from school and district leaders. You’ll explore assessment reliability, standards alignment, learning progressions, technical reviews, and more.
Why More Isn’t Always Better
What’s the true connection between an assessment’s length and its reliability?
Why One Size Does Not Fit All
How can you ensure that your assessment tools focus on the skills that matter most?
Is Your Assessment a Black Box?
Where can you find rigorous, unbiased technical reviews of K‒12 assessment tools?
Why Some Spanish Assessments Are Not What They Appear
Why do many assessments in Spanish fail to meet the needs of Emerging Bilingual learners?
Comprehensive Assessment Systems: Finding Assessment’s Holy Grail
Is it possible to find a single, ideal assessment tool that will meet the needs of all stakeholders?
What should “personalized learning” really mean?
How should assessment data drive key decisions related to teaching and learning?
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