“Assessment for Learning Research Summary”, The Open Resource Bank for Interactive Teaching, University of Cambridge
This resource is part of the DfES resource “Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools” and is a product of the Department of Education, UK. It includes links to the original "Inside the Black Box" research publications.
3 Cs of a Balanced Assessment System
Tool organized by criteria and indicators to assist with self-survey about the district assessment system.
8 Considerations for Establishing and Promoting a Strong Data Culture
This graphic depicts considerations and conditions that promote a school culture of using assessment data to support and advance learning.
9 Beliefs for Assessment Data Usage Systems
This infographic lists 9 beliefs for a district's consideration.
9 Ways to Motivate Students
Cognitive science tells us multiple factors can be motivating to students in assessment practice.
21st Century Science Assessment: The Future Is Now
This article outlines how to achieve a balanced assessment system, and the components in such systems.
2018-19 Assessment Learning Network Schedule
Schedule and registration link for 2018-19 Assessment Learning Network events
A Case for Standards-Based Grading and Reporting
This source is a suggested resource to supplement the November 22nd, 2019 ALN event.
Accentuate the Formative: Michigan Teachers Use Rubrics and Video to Improve their Practice
This article from the FAME research team highlights teacher’s use of formative assessment to improve their own practice.
Addressing Assessment Issues: Value of using a two-component accountability assessment system
This ThinkPoint, authored by Dr. Stuart Kahl, describes how curriculum-embedded performance assessment and portfolios might be used in place of conventional measures in accountability systems.
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Thinking About Literacy, Learning Progressions and Instruction
A Hitchhiker's Guide to Thinking About Literacy, Learning Progressions and Instruction
Alternative models for educator evaluation. MAC 2018
This ThinkPoint describes two methods for educator evaluation.