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From Labels to Growth: A Game-Changing Approach to Math Assessment

From Labels to Growth: A Game-Changing Approach to Math Assessment

FromMaking Math Moments That Matter


From Labels to Growth: A Game-Changing Approach to Math Assessment

FromMaking Math Moments That Matter

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In our recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Lind again. Jonathan is an experienced high school math teacher currently teaching at an American school in Qatar. Jonathan shared invaluable insights and practical strategies on how he transformed his assessment practices in his math class, leading to remarkable outcomes for his students.During our conversation, Jonathan delved into the following key ideas:Shifting from labeling students to using assessment for growth;Time-saving curriculum coverage with standards-based grading;Promoting student success through growth and proficiency days;Assessing Polya problem-solving techniques effectively;Designing a grading system to inspire student achievement;This is a Math Moment Maker Reflection episode where we talk with a member of our fantastic community who is working hard to continue reflecting and refining their practice to Make Math Moments with more students in their math classroom.You’ll Learn: How shifting from using assessments to label students to using assessment for growth can be a game changer in math class;How using standards based grading can save you time when trying to cover your curriculum; Why growth and proficiency days and smaller, but more frequent assessments can help more students achieve at higher levels in your math class;How the Polya problem solving model should be used and assessed in a math class;How to design your grading system to inspire students to achieve the fullest potential;Resources: Assessment For Growth [Course]Make Math Moments Problem-Based LessonsLearn more about Jon Lind at https://LindJonath.com Find him on Twitter @LindJonathAre you a district mathematics leader interested in crafting a mathematics professional learning plan that will transform your district mathematics program forever? Book a time to chat with our team!Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment
Released:
Jun 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Wondering how to create a classroom culture where students don't want to stop exploring mathematics when the bell rings? Kyle Pearce from TapIntoTeenMinds.com and Jon Orr from MrOrr-IsAGeek.com team up to uncover how we can Make Math Moments That Matter for every student in the math classroom from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Discover how you can build easy to plan and fun to deliver math lessons that kids will not only love, but also learn from using the Making Math Moments That Matter 3-Part Framework. Get ready to learn as we interview math education influencers, engage in coaching calls with mathematics educators from around the world, and take deep dives into assessment, differentiation, student behaviour, engagement, problem solving, math fact fluency, and many other common teacher challenges as we strive to Make Math Moments That Matter. Let’s learn how we can meet the needs of every learner in all classrooms regardless of student readiness together!