My Assessment Plans for AP Physics 1
Introduction This fall, I am diving back into the world of teaching AP Physics 1 after a hiatus of a few years. AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, first-year physics […]
Introduction This fall, I am diving back into the world of teaching AP Physics 1 after a hiatus of a few years. AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, first-year physics […]
Reimagined Schools is Back! Welcome back to a new school year, filled with the promise of transformative education strategies! There’s something magical about the start of school, don’t you think? […]
An Honest and Forthright Assessment of the 2022-2023 School Year Detailed, evidence-based feedback is one of the pillars of our ungrading approach, called the Learning Progression Model (LPM). Because I […]
Welcome to the Ungrade Upgrade! If you have been wishing you could shift to an ungraded classroom, this blog post will show you how! You can do this individually, with […]
Burned Out or On Fire? How are you doing? Are you finishing the year feeling burned-out? Was this an especially difficult school year or did it feel normal to you? […]
What is the role of the student when it comes to end-of-year grades? Grades should be a tool for effective feedback and learning progression, not a source of anxiety. Dave […]
Are you ready to shift to Assessment 3.0? If you are reading this, then I assume you are seeking the same thing as I am: how to make better humans […]
The Importance of Transferable Skills and Content Knowledge in Education When I was describing the characteristics of Learning Progressions, I said that “Content is the Vehicle not the Destination.” But […]
Do you remember the last time you gave students feedback on their work, only to have them ignore it and focus solely on their grades? It’s a frustrating experience, but […]
An essential feature of the Learning Progression Model is the use of “target levels.” A target level is the benchmark that students are expected to reach by the end of […]