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Best Practices in Data and Assessment

Every month, we share expertise on best practices in standards-based grading, how to streamline assessment systems, and tips to build a culture of meaningful, data-driven decision-making.

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Early Math Intervention and the USNS Assessments

At Forefront Education, we host an open-source math assessment system called the Universal Screeners for Number…
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Data Dive Into Early Numeracy

Strong early numeracy skills lay the foundation for future success in math. The Universal Screeners for…
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Are Your Assessments Valid for Your School Improvement Efforts?

As part of their district’s unified improvement plan, teachers are sometimes required to use data from…
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USNS 2024 Updates

Thank You A very sincere thanks to the entire community of USNS educators and for your…
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9 Tips for Improved Math Instruction

Broad scale assessments of mathematics performance in the United States indicate declining overall performance in mathematics.…
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Embrace Slow, Human-Centered Assessment

In a world that is moving at hyper speed, "slow" movements embrace quality over speed. Slow…
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