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The Case for Instructionally Useful Assessments

In the Information Age, we’re overwhelmed with information. For educators, this reality is especially pressing. The data about our students is endless, pulled…
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Unlock the Power of Your DIBELS Results

The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) is a series of short assessments designed to give educators clear insights into students'…
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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 Sense (USNS). Districts adapt these assessments to…
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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 Number Sense (USNS) are designed to provide…
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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 assessments. Teachers gather periodically to review results…
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USNS 2024 Updates

Thank You A very sincere thanks to the entire community of USNS educators and for your efforts to improve instruction and math learning…
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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. While the COVID pandemic certainly played a…
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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 foods, tourism, and other initiatives encourage slowing…
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End-of-Year Data Dive with Forefront

As the 2023-24 school year comes to a close, it's a perfect time to conduct an end-of-year data dive. Some needs are imminent:…
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3 Steps for Curriculum Implementation

Will 2024-25 be the first year of a new curriculum implementation for your school or district? New state policies, evidence-based curricula offerings, and…
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