Standards Based Grading and Formative Assessment: Learn from those who've done it

Registration closes at 5 pm on February 3, 2014
$125 per person MIEM Member/$195 Nonmember

Dansville Schools • 1264 Adams Street, Dansville, MI 48819
February 11, 2014 • 7:45 am-3:30 pm

Learn how to change grading and assessment practices from the traditional methods to standards-based grading with a balanced approach to assessment and why this approach is worth considering. Participants will be able to interact with teachers, students and administrators in exploring each of the following areas:

• HOW to create clear learning targets aligned to the Common Core Standards
• HOW to create a balanced assessment system
• HOW to use tracking and self-assessment in the classroom
• A different approach to grading practices

Recommendations: It would be helpful for participants to read the following work before visiting:

Classroom Assessment for Student Learning–Doing It Right–Using It Well by Rick Stiggins, Judith Arter, Jan Chappuis and Steve Chappuis

Fifteen Fixes for Broken Grades: A Repair Kit CANADIAN EDITION, c. 2012 Pearson, Toronto, Ontario

It is strongly encouraged to register in teams with an administrator. Be sure to select a grade level and subject area for classroom visitation.

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