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shared by Michael Comins on 11 Jan 11 - No Cached

With the rise of standards-based instruction, districts and schools have been seeking out the best tools to foster it. Standards-Based grade books have been created is response to this need. As with educational changes, there are exciting potentials and pitfalls. First of all, here is what works when using the standards-based grade book:
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1)     Ensures targeted Assessment and Rubrics
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2)     Continuity across Classes and Teacher
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3)     Leverages Summative Assessmen
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While the Standards-based grade book is helping to ensure better teaching and instruction, we need to make sure that fosters innovation in education. In general there needs to be some flexibility in the creation and utilization of the grade book between the school and provider. In order to do that, here are some tips for not only those constructing the grade book, but also for the teachers using it. 1)     Make sure the Grade book allows for 21st Century Skills
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2)     Make sure there is place for Formative Assessments
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3)     Keep Assessments rigorous
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shared by Michael Comins on 23 Mar 12 - No Cached

i-Ready’s two components, adaptive diagnostic and standards preparation, provide a visually appealing and fun approach to educational materials. Both programs allow teachers, parents and administrators to follow the progress of every student down to the skill level. The diagnostic program not only identifies the grade level a student is at, but pin points the skills needed to improve and adapts lessons accordingly.
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