PowerPoint Communicating Assessment Choices

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This resource provides a sample PowerPoint that can be shared with leaders and teachers about the assessment plan that will be adopted to support the implementation of the new curriculum.

Email Communicating Assessment Choices

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This resource provides a sample email that can be shared with leaders and teachers about the assessment plan that will be adopted to support the implementation of the new curriculum.

Resources on Grading

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This resource outlines the considerations that should be taken prior to finalizing or adjusting a grading policy. It also provides example grading policies and links to relevant resources about grading research, guidelines, and principles. You can also refer to the resource, “Grading Challenges”, before constructing or revising a policy.

Common Grading Challenges

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This resource outlines some of the challenges and considerations around grading during the implementation process. These are some of the more common challenges that arise, but please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and some unique grading challenges might not be reflected here.

Guide for Discussing Assessment

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This resource provides a guide to managing emotions around assessment. It outlines key messages that can help clarify the importance of assessment in teaching and learning as well as specific ideas about how to handle possible scenarios that may emerge as stakeholders review assessments embedded in the curriculum.

Key Messages for Maintaining High Expectations for Students

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This resource provides ideas to support conversations about high expectations for students. It includes key messages to highlight, tips on facilitating difficult conversations, and resources to lead the group to shared understandings around expectations.

Examples of Mid-Year Adjustments

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This resource provides examples of mid-year adjustments a system might make when implementing new materials. This can help give you an idea for how to make changes to improve implementation during the school year.

Assessment Purpose Template

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This resource provides a template for you to organize your analysis of current assessments and their purposes. It can be helpful to use your Assessment Inventory as a starting place. This template is designed to capture your final decisions.