Students in Mr. Thompsons class are using digital tools to created videos. Today, I meet with the students on what they could do to improve their products. Items like adding sound and graphics where so of the things that we discussed. I’m very proud of our students they are doing a wonderful job creating these resources.

I have always found it difficult to understand the Common Core Math Standards. Sometimes I feel like I have no clue what the standard is asking for. Therefore, it makes it difficult to plan and assess. A book I have found super helpful this year is called, “The Common Core Mathematics Companion: Standards Decoded.” In this book it explains the…Read More

Here is a good resource for integrating formative assessments into your daily instruction and feedback. This PowerPoint “56 Examples of Formative Assessment” offers up some quick and easy formative assessments some using technology resources and others as easy as using the fingers on your hand. This is a great one to add to your “Teacher Toolb…Read More