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USNS Predictive Validity

3 Questions at the Beginning of Second Grade Three questions from the fall Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS) reliably identify students who…
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Better Grading Practices Can Strengthen MTSS

These two and a half years of learning through the pandemic have impacted student learning. They have also revealed many of the inequities…
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Not All Tests Are Bad. Some Are.

6 key components to help you evaluate assessments and know the difference Not all assessments are equal. There are high-quality assessments. There are…
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Bridges Math Data Show Consistent Learning

Interruptions have impacted student learning nationwide. Measured by state tests, college entrance exams, and third-party assessment solutions, including benchmark and interim test solutions,…
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Math Screeners in an RtI/MTSS System

  “RtI begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening for all students.” IES Practice Guide, US DOE, 2009 It is a great trend…
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Elementary Math Screener USNS Fall Results

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…
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Social-Emotional Needs Before, During, and After USNS Interviews

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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Screener Validity and Reliability

History and Background The Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS) released in three phases during the 2020-2021 school year are the result of…
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Universal Screeners for Number Sense: Next Steps

Addressing Number Sense as a Whole Group, Small Group or One-on-One When looking at results of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense, I…
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Assessment Types – Pros and Cons

There are a variety of tools that can be used to measure student learning. From standardized tests to exit tickets, the purposes and…
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