If you have not yet seen our 2023 Week of Inspirational Math, free lessons ideal to start the school year, the link is here: https://t.co/v7KJeM02qt I am excited about the new tasks - and looking forward to hearing what students & teachers make of them! @youcubed#youcubed
Lately, I'm left scratching my head at the way key concepts about reading instruction are explained and defined. So, I made a glossary and provided links to hopefully clear up confusion. I hope it's helpful! https://t.co/2ttRHqyIjz
“You can believe in the critical importance of phonics and not agree with the incomplete story being sold in “Sold a Story,” which paints educators as naively inadequate, gives them a lot less credit than they deserve and diminishes their agency.” https://t.co/xZvafkoekH
Based on the latest research, success criteria has an effect size of 0.88, giving this influence the potential to considerably accelerate student learning.
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#WeAreVL#MetaxMonday
Before an assessment, ask yourself, why? Why do I want this information; what do I intend to do with it? The question is not "should I grade it" but rather, "what purpose does it serve?" Once you are clear on purpose (FA/SA), you'll know what to do. #edutwitter#ATAssessment#K12
Are we to become a nation of word callers or a nation of thinkers and problem solvers? One teacher’s perspective on the Reading Wars. By Dr. Sam Bommarito https://t.co/yEMDj1i2ch via @DoctorSam7
"There is no single all-encompassing explanation for reading difficulties. There is no single teaching approach that works for all. Our kids, and their families, deserve more than a one-size-fits-all cure for a nebulous condition." - Maureen Downey
Blog: https://t.co/iQjxUh9Qtz
Effective formative assessments provide information (feedback) to inform needed adjustments to teaching and learning. Indeed, formative feedback without adjustment is like eating without digesting! Check out this resource on the Formative Assessment Cycle: https://t.co/8wJYGwIZHU
10 ways to evidence learning beyond a test score by @KB_Intl created as part of @gcouros’ course “Building a Strong Foundation for Universal Design for Learning and Innovation”
#udl#assessment#edchat#edtech
Ellen is a class teacher who has noticed children’s improved engagement and literacy skills in class as a result of their #ReadingRecovery lessons #OpeningDoorsToLiteracy
Promote CARE 1st school days
C-Compassion
A-Affirmation
R-Respect
E-Excellence
and all days- for students teachers, families, ourselves.
Without CARE, what we teach won’t matter much.
What is differentiation? Here's a quick primer to share with new teachers, parents, or if you're trying to find new ways to reach all students in your classroom.