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Most tests represent a snapshot of one moment in the trajectory of a student's academic journey, extrapolating what the student has learned overall. There are plenty of ways educators are trying to supplement those tests with more nuanced, formative assessments.

Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas--superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.

A peer-reviewed electronic journal. ISSN 1531-7714

"Show Me the Proof: Requiring Evidence in Student Responses"

Content-based "prior knowledge" is the knowledge base students bring to a lesson or specific topic under study. Do they know enough to move forward? It's an critical question - we can't support rigorous learning unless we make sure students are ready for the experience.

"Influencing how students view themselves as learners is challenging work. Students often won't respond if a teacher just tells them how they should think - that creates defensiveness. Instead, a good tactic is to teach them some of the neuroscience around learning, including that the brain is malleable."

Connected authentic learning: Reflection and intentional learning.