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Harnessing the Power of Assessment

@harnessinga

We are two retired educators passionate about empowering learners through the assessment process.

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Alfie Kohn (@alfiekohn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/4 Just published: perhaps the definitive meta-analysis of research on student motivation, comprising 344 samples with a total of nearly a quarter-million kids. Clear confirmation of the benefits (for both academic achievement & well-being) of intrinsic motivation...

Learning Exchange (@tlx_ed) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Need to move to understanding what the learning environment looks like and sounds like when it's a culture of learning Lyn Sharratt ow.ly/XX7x50DQlLt

Need to move to understanding what the learning environment looks like and sounds like when it's a culture of learning <a href="/LynSharratt/">Lyn Sharratt</a> ow.ly/XX7x50DQlLt
Ottawa Public Health (@ottawahealth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There's been a lot said lately about our dear social media intern, Bruce. And now, Bruce would like to say a few words... #SteadyAsSheGoes #BruceReynolds

Harnessing the Power of Assessment (@harnessinga) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Determining a grade is not about applying a formula, nor is it a step-by step approach -- it’s a thinking process that requires examining interrelated concepts leading to an accurate representation of student learning over time. ow.ly/uY0J50EauT2

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Are you a 'planner' or a 'pantser'? Here's some thoughts on how you might use the remaining weeks of this school year to make grading a process that can benefit educators and learners alike. ow.ly/EAOW50ElI1c

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What can you do now to be ready for reporting in June? With the challenges of teaching in a pandemic, here's some thoughts on organizing the evidence of learning that will inform your professional judgement when grading, . ow.ly/9Xqm50ExIp0

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With only a few weeks before the next reporting period, it’s important to do a check in to see whether you will have the evidence of learning that you need to determine a fair and accurate grade. Read more: bit.ly/3w2YiRQ

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If you are mindfully preparing for determining the grade, then merely riding the wave of learning experiences and collecting numerous artefacts is not enough. Read more in our latest post to support fair and accurate grading: ow.ly/lsvq50EXPOs #assessmentISlearning

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Whether you went to school in the 1950s or the year 2000 you know that an A is better than a D; 90% is better than 60%. But what do these symbols say about what was achieved? Read more: harnessassessment.com/2021/06/09/det… #assessmentISlearning

Jesse Stommel (@jessifer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm not a fan of best practices, I prefer good-for-some-people-in-some-contexts practices. In that spirit, here are a few small things you can do tomorrow to start ungrading. jessestommel.com/ungrading-an-i…

I'm not a fan of best practices, I prefer good-for-some-people-in-some-contexts practices. In that spirit, here are a few small things you can do tomorrow to start ungrading. jessestommel.com/ungrading-an-i…
Sunil Singh (@mathgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I got this from a former student this morning. I only share this because of historical dislike of grades/assessment. He failed the exam. I would have failed as a human to shut doors.

I got this from a former student this morning. I only share this because of historical dislike of grades/assessment. He failed the exam. I would have failed as a human to shut doors.
Harnessing the Power of Assessment (@harnessinga) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What is professional judgment? We use it on a daily basis, making decisions that have profound implications for learners. Yet, it often seems mysterious or unpredictable. Read more: harnessassessment.com/2021/06/12/det…

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You have a wealth of evidence of learning, but how do you actually determine the grade for the report card? Read more: harnessassessment.com/2021/06/09/det… #assessmentISlearning #empoweringlearners #harnessassessment

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The students you will meet on the 1st day will have had a variety of learning experiences and varying amounts of growth (or lack of growth) in the previous year and a half.  How might we possibly meet their needs? #assessmentISlearning #empoweringlearners ow.ly/ofFP50FPNkZ

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Returning to school this year will be different than any other year. More than ever, educators need to devise strategies that provide info about what a student already knows in order to move learning forward. harnessassessment.com/2021/08/18/a-t… #empoweringlearners #assessmentISlearning

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As we're winding up Sept, now would be a good time to reflect on assmt and instrtn. Are goals shared with learners? Do the goals focus on the knowledge and skills to be learned? Is there a focus on "learning" rather than "doing"? Read more: ow.ly/8RND50GhzAB

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You take the time to identify clear, focussed learning goals. How do you get students to engage with them? harnessassessment.com/2018/09/21/col…

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Grading is one of educators' most challenging tasks. Let’s give grading the importance it deserves - as a small but significant part of the assessment and instruction process. Read more about determining a fair and representative grade: harnessassessment.com/2021/11/15/are…