4 - Are Common Assessments Worth It?

Update: 2024-10-21

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In this episode, Tom and Natalie ask, "Are Common Assessments Worth It?" Spoiler alert: they are, as long as certain fundamentals and conditions are adhered to. In particular, when common assessments are used formatively they can be a powerful process for enhanced learning for students and teachers!

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Nov. 3-5: Aurora Institute Symposium
- New Orleans, LA

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"Redefining Student Accountability"

"Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

"Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

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