A Deep Dive into Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction #PD #Educate #TWValor
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Welcome back to the Teaching with Valor Podcast. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re tackling a topic that sits at the heart of effective teaching—Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction. Whether you're teaching kindergarteners just learning their letters, middle schoolers navigating algebra, or high school students preparing for college, understanding how to use assessments and data can transform your classroom practice.
But what exactly does data-driven instruction look like in elementary, middle, and high schools? And how can teachers use assessments not just as a way to measure learning, but as a powerful tool to enhance it? We’ll break it all down in today’s episode. We’ll also wrap up with a special bonus segment answering a parent’s question about assessments and what they mean for their child’s education.
Show Notes
For more information on this topic check out the following resources below:
- Data Quality Campaign: www.dataqualitycampaign.org - Resources on using data to improve student outcomes.
- Edutopia – Assessment for Learning: www.edutopia.org - Articles and strategies on formative and summative assessment practices.
- ASCD – Understanding Data-Driven Instruction: www.ascd.org - Professional development resources on data-driven instruction.
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): www.iste.org - Tools and tips for integrating technology into assessment.
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): www.nctm.org - Guidelines for using data to improve math instruction.
By using assessments thoughtfully and strategically, we can better meet our students' needs and guide them to success. Keep the conversation going, keep learning, and as always, keep teaching with valor!
Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!
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