Sentences with phrase «clear assessment practices»

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In Boston, MCAS is an important part of a seamless standards - based reform effort that includes clear expectations for what students should learn, curriculum aligned with the standards, high - quality instruction and professional development to help teachers improve their practice, and assessments that provide students with a way to demonstrate what they have learned and how they can apply it.

If you engage your students with a variety of activities, provide personal feedback on assignments, boost your curriculum by taking advantage of the internet tools and resources, and provide safe places for formative assessments (such as practice tests), lots of visuals and a clear direction for success, your body language says: I care about you.

Whether it's an assessment which takes place part of the way through a course, or a final assessment which will give a student their final grade, assessments are a very clear indicator of how well your students understand the course material, and how well they are able to put that into practice.

Barron and Darling - Hammond describe evidence - based approaches to support inquiry - based teaching in the classroom: (1) clear goals and guiding activities; (2) a variety of resources (e.g., museums, libraries, Internet, videos, lectures) and time for students to share, reflect, and apply resources, while debating over information discrepancies; (3) participation structures and classroom norms that increase the use of evidence and a culture of collaboration (i.e., framing debates as productive conflicts, using public performances); (4) formative assessments that provide opportunities for revision; and (5) summative assessments that are multidimensional and representative of professional practice.

In terms of the impact of literacy standards and assessments, it is clear that policy tools such as conceptual frameworks, curriculum guides, and assessments can and do influence district and classroom practice.

The goal of these educators in our work together is to identify critical - learning standards across all the grades, develop clear indicators of success, and build an assessment practice that looks at multiple ways of assessing progress.

It is especially important for state and district leaders who make important policy decisions that affect students and families to base those decisions on the right data, collected and interpreted with a clear understanding of ethical and valid assessment practices.

Content is organized using a clear structure that focuses on direct instruction, practice, and assessment.

The authors draw on the latest research on assessment and education policy to provide a clear account of how the test works and to investigate PISA's influence on educational goals and practice in schools around the world.

How would you begin putting into action these simple but profound premises related to practice, data, collaboration, feedback, clear lessons and aligned assessments?

Beyond that, practitioners (including teachers and school leaders) have attained appropriate levels of assessment literacy when they can adjust assessment practices to fit different purposes (support or certify learning), routinely rely on clear learning targets, actually gather dependable evidence of student learning, communicate results effectively to intended users, and maximize the positive motivational impact of assessments.

The evidence to foster this understanding is found in the assessment practices of the classroom, when alignment exists with clear learning targets providing valid evidence of the learning journey of the student.

Ofqual also suggests exam boards draw up clear contractual arrangements setting out the obligations of teachers, directly contact schools to emphasise the importance of ethical practice and consequences of wrongdoing, and require «annual declarations» from teacher - examiners that they are complying with obligations to protect the confidentiality of assessment materials.

This evidence is provided through timely assessment practices where feedback and the response of a next step must also be accompanied by clear evidence of a relationship of empathy as well.

This seminar, co-sponsored by Clear Lake Community School District, is appropriate for K - 12 teachers who want to create quality assessments and items in order to get meaningful and actionable results from their classroom assessment practice.

At the end of my action research, I was able to support my students» reading skill development through clear and focused instruction, designing meaningful practice, creating formative and summative assessments that provided specific data that informed reteaching, and prioritizing time for my students to reflect and track their own growth.

Culture and Collaboration Collaborate effectively and meet frequently with the MWA Division Directors, Associate School Directors, Deans of Students, Lead Teachers, Content Leads, the other divisional DCI, and MWAS team members to successfully build capacity of Teaching Faculty and Teacher Interns Work with the Data and Assessment team to compile, analyze, and respond to data on the school's schoolwide data management and assessment systems, including oversight and implementation of the schoolwide Benchmark Assessment system Through informal observations, formal observations, and other qualitative measures, utilize approved tools and matrices to assess faculty adherence and fidelity to efficacy and growth mindset instructional practices, data - informed instructional lesson planning and practices, and cultural competence practices in working with students, faculty and families Work closely with the Director of Teacher Residency to support and inform MWA Teacher Residents with the necessary entry - level skills expected of MWA teachers; this includes working with and supporting the Mentor Teachers assigned to Teacher Residents Supervise and support New Teacher Induction Program Mentor teachers towards helping new - to - the - profession teachers in «clearing» their credential and meeting state mandates for certification; this includes support for all intern teachers Develop and maintain positive relationships with various internal & external stakeholders including administrative colleagues, parents, students, teaching faculty, support and intervention staff members, and board members

Although the harm done by the distance and objectivity of high - stakes assessment practices is clear, more subtle incarnations of the pursuit of objectivity have similar effects.

These practices include making Universal Tools and features available for all students, ensuring access tools and features provide a clear benefit, and matching access tools and features to specific needs — all of which result in a positive impact on the validity of assessment results.

Clear alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment practices allows resources to be used intentionally and judiciously.

In Essential Assessment, Erkens, Schimmer, and Vagle provide a clear picture of what powerful assessment practices look like when they are focused on learning, and when teachers and students build hope, efficacy, and achievement through the assessment process.»

Content is organized using a clear structure that focuses on active reading strategies, critical thinking skills, and practice assessments.

I want to make it clear that by data, I include qualitative assessments of programs and practices.

The workshop Supporting SEL in Massachusetts, which took place on January 27, 2016, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, at the Wellesley College Club, was designed to prepare participants to engage their schools and districts in thoughtful discussions about the clear benefits of SEL assessment, best practices for SEL implementation, and using SEL assessment data to inform practice.

A comprehensive law firm TD framework includes cohesive and integrated programs covering, for example, recruiting; lawyer training programs customized to class year and practice group; a clear, robust performance review and associated compensation system; a philosophy and system for the allocation of work; resources to enable lawyer career development and self - direction, including core competencies, benchmarks, individual development plans, and other self - assessment tools; mentoring and sponsorship programs; career coaching and conversations about pathways to partnership; and fully developed alumni tracking programs, including, when appropriate, the placement of law firm attorneys with clients and the provision of professional outplacement support.

In one full day a couple can complete the entire assessment process (including conjoint and individual sessions), have a clear understanding of their relationship through the lens of the Gottman Method, and go home with concrete tools to practice before the next session.

The workshop Supporting SEL in Massachusetts, which took place on January 27, 2016, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, at the Wellesley College Club, was designed to prepare participants to engage their schools and districts in thoughtful discussions about the clear benefits of SEL assessment, best practices for SEL implementation, and using SEL assessment data to inform practice.