Schools and the City Episode #2 - Fashionable Frequency in Assessment

When it comes to testing, how often is desirable? While sipping cappuccinos at a downtown bistro, Kerry and Sarah wonder about the frequency and type of testing across grade levels: what is necessary to ensure actual understanding versus short-term learning? After all, we want to leave a lasting impression.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• assessment
• testing
• scantron
• standardized assessment
• authentic assessment
• learning
• excessive testing
• understanding
• frequency of testing
• rubicon
• curriculum
• atlas
• curriculum mapping
• curriculum mapper
• curriculum design

[oSWEJo]

Haha! This is funny! If you know anything about curriculum assessment, you'll be rolling on the floor!

[michelle112303]

I am very impressed by these lady's creativity. It is evident that they put a lot of work into this.

[drewsa11]

Great subject matter! Everyone in education should watch this!

[loloxmas]

This is such an important topic that often gets lost amongst the other avenues of education. Job well done to bring this to the for-front of the education discussion in a relevant way...

[AKNena]

Great way to communicate a very important message about how we assess our students!

[manaheej]

A fresh perspective!

[teachfor21cent]

Topic of frequency of assessments is handled very well!

[trishjn]

I love your modern spin on this topic. Very fun to watch and informative.

[teach2lrn]

Wish all teachers could see this! Terrific!

[nfataua]

Entertaining and informative.