Does test prep have to look like test prep?
The test is coming! The test is coming! Break out the practice questions and bubble sheets!! We know that some of our students are required to take large-scale assessments, and
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Does test prep have to look like test prep?
The test is coming! The test is coming! Break out the practice questions and bubble sheets!! We know that some of our students are required to take large-scale assessments, and that the results matter, to a greater or lesser degree, to students, parents, teachers, schools, and districts. Naturally, we want our students to perform to
Formative Assessment? What’s the big deal?
If you have a child beyond Kindergarten, you’ve probably heard about school assessment being divided into two categories: formative and summative. People may have even explained the difference. But in plain language – why does it matter? Isn’t a grade a grade? Well, as it turns out, assessment and grades are two different things! Assessment
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NEW POSTING! Executive Director Position • Alberta Assessment Consortium (AAC)
The AAC is an independent educational organization that is committed to advocating for and improving student learning through effective classroom assessment practices. With the upcoming retirement of its Executive Director, the AAC Board of Directors is seeking applications for this position. Click here for all the details.
AAC Regional 2019 Spring Symposia
Attention K -4 Teachers and Leaders! Confident, Healthy and Hopeful: Assessment to Support Our Youngest Learners Katie White Assessment decisions that teachers make every day have a profound impact on our students, and this is especially true for our youngest learners. Katie White will share her experience with integrating learner centered assessment practices within new
