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    Donna Mason posted an update in the group Holler logo of AssessmentAssessment 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    I wanted to share a site that was shared with me concerning Kentucky’s academic standards. As many of you may already be aware, there is a site available to explore the newly adopted Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) and standards resources. If you look on the “Explore your Standards” page, you will find a downloadable PDF and a critical fact…[Read more]

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    Donna Mason posted an update in the group Holler logo of AssessmentAssessment 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    Achieve the Core (achievethecore.org) is an outstanding resource that shares free open-source resources to support common core implementation at all levels. It helps educators improve instruction and increase student achievement. The actual site has 3 tabs that include professional learning, planning and reflection and classroom resources (which…[Read more]

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    Donna Mason posted an update in the group Holler logo of AssessmentAssessment 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    Here are two news stories highlighting some great things going on at our school!
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    Donna Mason posted an update in the group Holler logo of AssessmentAssessment 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    A resource I like to use is ReadWorks.org. This is a free site that offers K-12 reading passages and questions sets. They can be assigned to be completed on line or can be printed. You can search for fiction/non-fiction passages by grade level or lexile level. They include text-based multiple choice or short answer questions that are explicit and…[Read more]

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    Donna Mason posted an update in the group Holler logo of AssessmentAssessment 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    Our school’s problem of practice includes specific, immediate corrective feedback. A resource I found includes a descriptive teacher feedback rubric that can be used by groups or individual teachers who want to improve their formative assessment practice: Using the Formative Assessment Rubrics, Reflection and Observation Tools to Support…[Read more]

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      Melissa replied 7 months, 3 weeks ago

      Thank you for this resource! Specific feedback is vital to learning and growing for students, teachers, and administrators alike. This sounds like something that would be beneficial to all educators. I will have to check it out!