Aug
02
Building a Better Assessment Future 2023
August 2 - 3, 2023Join us for the third annual Building a Better Assessment Future where we will dare to dream about an assessment system that supports all learners…
Join us for MAC Reads 2023-24!
Read and discuss a practical and systematic approach to deepening student engagement, promoting a growth mindset, and building a classroom culture that truly supports thinking and learning.
This Book Study is ideal for:
- School-level administrators
- District-level administrators
- Aspiring administrators
- Teacher leaders
- Organization leaders who mentor/equip teachers
Featured book for 2023-24
Rigor by Design, Not Chance: Deeper Thinking Through Actionable Instruction and Assessment
by Karin Hess
In Rigor by Design, Not Chance, veteran educator Karin Hess offers not only a clear vision of what makes learning deep and rigorous but also a systematic and equitable approach for engaging students of all ages in rich learning tasks. To that end, she outlines five essential teacher moves that foster thinking and learning:
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Ask a series of probing questions of increasing complexity.
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Build schemas in each content area.
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Consider ways to strategically scaffold learning.
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Design complex tasks that emphasize transfer and evidence-based solutions.
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Engage students in metacognition and reflection throughout the learning process.
From there, Hess details how to create an “actionable” assessment cycle that will drive learning forward in any classroom.
