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Why your teachers are assessment skepticsāand what to do about it
Were your teachers part of the last assessment discussion in your district? Assessment decisions are often made without them, which can lead to distrust and, ultimately, make your investment in assessment less worth your while.
Topics: Leadership
Products: MAP Growth
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Using assessment data to address unfinished learning and systemic opportunity gaps
This article should look at how teachers, principals, superintendents, administrators, and others can use testing to drive results in their school/district.
Topics: Insights and reports
Products: MAP Growth
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How MAP Growth helps students thrive in school and beyond
MAP Growth can be a powerful way to engage students in their learning, boost academic achievement, and breathe fresh air into the conversation around grades, college, and the future.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources
Products: MAP Growth
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Separating fact from fiction: 5 standardized testing myths debunked
Youāve heard all the arguments against standardized testing: It takes too much time. It burns kids out. It doesnāt help students learn. The truth about these testing myths might surprise you.
Topics: Assessment
Products: MAP Growth
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The challenge of meeting ever-changing educational policies
As new legislation shifts educational priorities, district-level administrators rise to the challenge of maintaining stability for teachers and students. Learn how high-quality assessment can support this effort, and help districts prioritize student learning.
Topics: Policy & advocacy
Products: MAP Growth
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Does your test pass your test?
You test your students every year to see how theyāre doing. But have you ever assessed your assessment? How can you be sure itās serving your students well?
Topics: Assessment
Products: MAP Growth
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Early learning assessment can close gaps earlyāand increase equity
Knowing what our youngest students know and can do is crucial for closing systemic gaps and improving equityābut it doesnāt have to be assessment as usual.
Topics: Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency