Mentor High School Shared Resources

New and Improved! Now enjoy a 100 question answer sheet. Uploading student rosters and ID numbers from Infinite Campus is as simple as can be. No need for scantron and item analysis can be viewed easily using the cloud feature.

Some SMART Board tips... Most of them would be more useful at the elementary level, the quick checker was something new to me and the page recorder I've heard of but have not used yet.

This is a google slides interactive presentation that is a jeopardy template.

Many excellent resources for using google apps.

This web tool allows you to take any YouTube or Vimeo video and insert questions for checkpoints. Free service for multiple choice questions and student progress monitoring.

For those who are not Apple users.

Here are 7 ways to tackle the Marzano strategy of identifying similarities and differences.

Assessments are a part of every classroom, regardless of subject matter or grade level. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be used for a number of reasons. Sometimes, the differences between the types of assessments can be subtle. Many teachers will find that some subjects lend themselves really well to certain types of question formats (like multiple choice vs. short answer vs. essay), but the style of question shouldn't be confused with the type of assessment. While there are many more, summative and formative assessments are probably two of the most widely used in education today. The handy infographic below takes a look at the main concepts of each type of assessment along with examples of each. Keep reading to learn more!

Blended learning can be a great way to make use of whatever technology tools you do have, rather than needing specific technology that you don't have. Blended learning doesn't require you to have a 1:1 classroom, a certain number of iPads, or particular software, though you can put any and all of those things to use as you choose. Thus, blended learning covers a lot of ground - and in the process it helps to make learning more engaging, effective, and efficient.