The Art and Science of Teaching

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Letting Go & Taking Control: Re-Takes

Letting Go & Taking Control: Re-Takes

I have to admit, I’ve played with the idea of retakes for years, trying all variations. But it wasn’t until our Capital District NYS Master Teacher Program invited Rick Wormeli speak a few years ago, that I fully embraced and developed my version of retakes.

I won’t lie. Going into that September I was fairly apprehensive. What was I getting into? Would I be inundated with work? Would the kids…

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It's Okay to Cheat... Here, I'll Even Give You The Paper. (Summary Sheets Part 2)

It’s Okay to Cheat… Here, I’ll Even Give You The Paper. (Summary Sheets Part 2)

I know, I know. I’m talking about a big leap here… One I still have to explain (read: justify) on the regular. But stick with me for a bit. 

If we’d had this discussion in 2012, I would have told you assessment is what comes at the end of a learning sequence. That pedagogical place where I sit with red pen in hand (I say that symbolically, I prefer green or purple, myself) assessing work and…

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Summary Sheets (Part 1): You'll Do Better If You Just Get It All Out

My second post it up! Summary Sheets (Part 1): You'll Do Better If You Just Get It All Out #edchat @RetrieveLearn @rickwormeli2 #nysmtp #makeitstick #NBCTstrong #summarysheets

This post is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series on Summary Sheets and Assessment.

Have you ever provided students with a partially completed (or completed) review guide prior to an assessment? Maybe a series of facts or questions they should be prepared to answer? Perhaps played review games or even offered a practice test prior to the assessment? We’ve all been there. We’ve all struggled with the best…

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The End of the Exit Ticket

The End of the Exit Ticket

Don’t get me wrong: exit tickets can help students summarize or apply their learning from a class, and honest data can inform your planning for the next day, indicating which students understood the material and which you might target for intervention because they need more time. Some teachers are masters of the exit ticket and use them with great proficiency.

But not me. Confession time: I’m not…

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