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Lenses are conceptual frameworks to organize ideas, skills, concepts, and developmental milestones. They provide educators with shared perspectives on expectations and outcomes, and…
Every district, school, and classroom teacher has to develop ways to understand student learning. In the wake of the pandemic, assessment needs are…
Overall performance levels can be helpful, when used well. When there are repeated assessments, overall performance can help teachers quickly and easily understand…
3 Questions at the Beginning of Second Grade Three questions from the fall Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS) reliably identify students who…
These two and a half years of learning through the pandemic have impacted student learning. They have also revealed many of the inequities…
6 key components to help you evaluate assessments and know the difference Not all assessments are equal. There are high-quality assessments. There are…
Interruptions have impacted student learning nationwide. Measured by state tests, college entrance exams, and third-party assessment solutions, including benchmark and interim test solutions,…
“RtI begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening for all students.” IES Practice Guide, US DOE, 2009 It is a great trend…
A Reflection on USNS Results after 18 months of Covid-19 Pandemic The elementary math screener Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS)'s fall results…
The first weeks of school are an exciting time! Yet many students also feel anxious at the start of a new school year,…
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