In the modern classroom, it is easy for students to fall into a cycle of “academic compliance.” We see it often: students moving from task to task, completing worksheets and taking assessments not because they are curious, but because they are told to. To break this cycle, we must shift the focus from the “grade” to the “growth.” One of …
Book summary of Student-Led Assessment by Starr Sackstein Starr Sackstein presents a compelling argument for student-led assessment and portfolios in her book Student-Led Assessment. She challenges educators to rethink how they measure learning by putting students at the center of the process and reframe the idea of assigning grades by considering standards-based rubrics. In her book she makes recommendations and …
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How to Learn Math for Teachers by Sarah Gullett I recently had the opportunity to take a professional development course titled “How to Learn Math for Teachers” offered by Youcubed.org. The course was taught by Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University. Throughout the course, Boaler explores new research on mathematics learning and student mindsets in an engaging format. …
Managing Teacher Workload During the Regular School Day When I first started teaching in 2007, I stayed after school hours grading and schlepped piles of papers home each weekend and school breaks. While my husband watched football on Sundays, I spent the day in our bedroom watching TV surrounded by books, papers, red pens, and highlighters. I also ran the …