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[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

[|Early Numeracy Project]

 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 1]
 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 2]

Educational Research
Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

National (US) Center on Progress Monitoring
[]

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind Webcast]
=Grade 1 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

[|Early Numeracy Project]

 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 1]
 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 2]

Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.
 * Educational Research **

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

National (US) Center on Progress Monitoring
[]

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind Webcast]
=Grade 2 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

[|Early Numeracy Project]

 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 1]
 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 2]

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

National (US) Center on Progress Monitoring
[]

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 3 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

[|Early Numeracy Project]

 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 1]
 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 2]

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

National (US) Center on Progress Monitoring
[]

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 4 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

The Missing Link: Essential Concepts for Middle School Math Teachers
A video workshop on TIMSS core concepts for middle school math teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. This video workshop familiarizes you with four concepts that have been identified by TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) as crucial to your students' future success. You’ll come to better understand the content of these math topics through demonstration of instructional techniques that show you how to involve your students in their own learning. In the “Discovery” session of each topic-pair, Master Teacher Jan Robinson, from the First in the World Consortium, leads the on-camera learner-teachers as they investigate a series of problem-based activities. The learner-teachers customize and expand upon these lessons in their own classrooms, and return with samples of their students’ work. In the “In Practice” sessions, they report on their experiences, evaluate the student work, and develop new instructional and assessment techniques.

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

[|Early Numeracy Project]

 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 1]
 * [|Assessing And Supporting Early Numeracy, Part 2]

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

National (US) Center on Progress Monitoring
[]

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 5 Assessment PD=

Anne Davies
Students Collect Evidence of Learning This is the time of year when teachers are being asked to provide evidence of student learning. If students are collecting proof of their own learning and being asked to select and reflect on what they have learned, then it is a simple matter to have them take their work samples home, along with step-by-step directions for a conversation with their 'home team.' Ask students to review all their evidence of learning collected to date (notebooks, binders, folders, and so on) and select some key pieces to show their home team. ‘Home team’ to refer to parents, guardians, grandparents, older siblings, extended family and others, since more and more of our students have people other than parents caring for them. Report cards and other legal documents must be given to parents and legal guardians, but this kind of informal communication can be shared with anyone. Consider asking students to show their learning to someone whose opinion they value because they are more likely to attend to the feedback they receive. Donna Nakamura, an elementary teacher in Hawaii, adapted some self-assessment and goal setting ideas for her grade 5 math class. [|Take a look at this clip] and download the two guide sheets to help your students self-assess their learning in Math and English. [|Proof Cards ELA (PDF)] and [|Proof Cards Math (PDF)].

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

The Missing Link: Essential Concepts for Middle School Math Teachers
A video workshop on TIMSS core concepts for middle school math teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. This video workshop familiarizes you with four concepts that have been identified by TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) as crucial to your students' future success. You’ll come to better understand the content of these math topics through demonstration of instructional techniques that show you how to involve your students in their own learning. In the “Discovery” session of each topic-pair, Master Teacher Jan Robinson, from the First in the World Consortium, leads the on-camera learner-teachers as they investigate a series of problem-based activities. The learner-teachers customize and expand upon these lessons in their own classrooms, and return with samples of their students’ work. In the “In Practice” sessions, they report on their experiences, evaluate the student work, and develop new instructional and assessment techniques.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

National (US) Center on Progress Monitoring
[]

**[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]**
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 6 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

The Missing Link: Essential Concepts for Middle School Math Teachers
A video workshop on TIMSS core concepts for middle school math teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. This video workshop familiarizes you with four concepts that have been identified by TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) as crucial to your students' future success. You’ll come to better understand the content of these math topics through demonstration of instructional techniques that show you how to involve your students in their own learning. In the “Discovery” session of each topic-pair, Master Teacher Jan Robinson, from the First in the World Consortium, leads the on-camera learner-teachers as they investigate a series of problem-based activities. The learner-teachers customize and expand upon these lessons in their own classrooms, and return with samples of their students’ work. In the “In Practice” sessions, they report on their experiences, evaluate the student work, and develop new instructional and assessment techniques.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

Other BCELC Provincial Assessment for Learning Archived Webcasts
**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)
Using Student Understanding to Guide Instruction Through Formative Assessment (K-6) []

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 7 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

The Missing Link: Essential Concepts for Middle School Math Teachers
A video workshop on TIMSS core concepts for middle school math teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. This video workshop familiarizes you with four concepts that have been identified by TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) as crucial to your students' future success. You’ll come to better understand the content of these math topics through demonstration of instructional techniques that show you how to involve your students in their own learning. In the “Discovery” session of each topic-pair, Master Teacher Jan Robinson, from the First in the World Consortium, leads the on-camera learner-teachers as they investigate a series of problem-based activities. The learner-teachers customize and expand upon these lessons in their own classrooms, and return with samples of their students’ work. In the “In Practice” sessions, they report on their experiences, evaluate the student work, and develop new instructional and assessment techniques.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

Other BCELC Provincial Assessment for Learning Archived Webcasts
**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

[|Making Sense of Assessment]
(35 minutes)
 * Presenter: Gretha Pallen - This on-line session recording is designed to assist teachers using //Math Makes Sense// Grades 7-9 on the topic of assessment.

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 8 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

The Missing Link: Essential Concepts for Middle School Math Teachers
A video workshop on TIMSS core concepts for middle school math teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. This video workshop familiarizes you with four concepts that have been identified by TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) as crucial to your students' future success. You’ll come to better understand the content of these math topics through demonstration of instructional techniques that show you how to involve your students in their own learning. In the “Discovery” session of each topic-pair, Master Teacher Jan Robinson, from the First in the World Consortium, leads the on-camera learner-teachers as they investigate a series of problem-based activities. The learner-teachers customize and expand upon these lessons in their own classrooms, and return with samples of their students’ work. In the “In Practice” sessions, they report on their experiences, evaluate the student work, and develop new instructional and assessment techniques.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

Other BCELC Provincial Assessment for Learning Archived Webcasts
**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

Nelson Eduation
Under Construction

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Numeracy Nets - Bridging the Gap Between Assessment & Instruction Webinar
Catch students before they fall through the cracks!
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * View a [|comprehensive walkthrough] of Numeracy Nets

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 9 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

Nelson Eduation
Under Construction

1st Steps In Mathematics (FSiM) Information Webinar
Please note: There is not always an info webinar happening so check back, at this link, if you can not find one right now.
 * [|1st Steps In Mathematics - A Bit More Info]
 * [[file:FSiM Sampler.pdf]]

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

New Spots Open in Grades 2-9 Formative Assessment Pilot
There is still a chance to get involved with the Yukon Education Number Sense Formative Assessment Pilot this year. Please let me know @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca if you want to be added to the pilot.

=Grade 10 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

Other BCELC Provincial Assessment for Learning Archived Webcasts
**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment. These recordings are available for purchase and come on a CD.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind Webcast]
=Grade 11 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind Webcast]
=Grade 12 Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

Western & Northern Canadian Protocol
[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind Webcast]

=Calculus Assessment PD=

[|Math Assessment: A Video Library, K-12]
This video library, of 5 video programs from a half-hour to one hour in length, portrays the Assessment Standards and Purposes of Assessment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Showing classrooms where informal and formal assessments are used, the programs help educators sort through many options. They also help teachers see the link between instruction and assessment.

Looking At Learning
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning

Looking At Learning . . . Again
For a broader view of the issues surrounding education and student achievement, particularly in math and science, watch Looking at Learning . . . Again

BC Association of Mathematics Teachers
Take AIM (Assessment in Mathematics): Targeting Improved Student Learning

Back to School with Assessment For Learning
[|Archived Webcast #1 of 3] Originally held October 1, 2008 and the topic included an introduction and review of assessment for learning (AFL), examples of creating criteria for elementary classes (primary focus) and using AFL and contemplating the grading issue in middle and secondary years. [|Archived Webcast #2 of 3] Orginally held January 21, 2009 and the topics included descriptive and oral feedback, written feedback, concrete feeback & grading.

The Provincial Assessment for Learning Series
This series includes discussion on the Big Six Assessment Practices and provides classroom and school examples for all grade level (K-12) and subject areas. Balancing learning activities and grading practices are also addressed.

**Educational Research** Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

[|Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess]
Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

Assessment Made Easy! (How Do I Mark That?)
Note: At the site, scroll to the 40-minute free video.

[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind Webcast]
=Miscellaneous Assessment PD (Not Specific to Mathematics, General Audience)=

Anne Davies
rss url="http://blog.annedavies.com/" link="true" number="10" date="true" author="true" [] There are many right ways to think about evidence of learning and what counts for evaluation and report __#|card__ grading. This activity helps colleagues respectfully work towards common agreement around what evidence to include (or not include) in a grade. One of the points Rick Stiggins makes in this resource is that all barriers to including (or not including) a particular kind of evidence need to be removed or transformed before the evidence can be considered. This is also true of different grading practices such as giving penalties for late work or giving zeros. That is, you and your colleagues need to articulate all the reasons why the practice should continue or not continue; then, //remove// all the reasons why (or why not). At that point, you are free to move forward. As you work with your colleagues on coming to an agreement about key aspects of your grading practices, I think you will find this simple but powerful activity to be incredibly helpful. I've included a couple of samples from different groups who have used it successfully. Click here to download the //[|Grading Debate Activity] // Here is a short clip from the 42 minutes of video footage found in the Assessment for Learning K-12 resource, which provides facilitators with the materials to present a one-day workshop on Assessment for Learning
 * ===The Great Grading Debate===
 * ===[|Seeing Is Understanding]===
 * ===[|Rubrics For Learning]===

Assessment for Learning An Online Resource For Educators

 * [[file:Preparing For A New Year-Building An Assessment Plan.pdf]]
 * Resources For Leaders
 * Resources For Teachers
 * Articles on Assessment
 * Let's Share Our Stories With Each Other
 * Sign up for Anne Davies' E-Newsletter
 * Archived E-Newsletters
 * [[file:We're Nomads-Wrong Turns & Course Corrections in Classroom Assessment.pdf]]
 * [[file:Gift of Time.pdf]]
 * Rubrics for Learning (5-minute video clip) @http://72.47.193.84/canada/wordpress/rubrics-for-learning
 * Calculate Percentage Grading (5-minute video clip) @http://72.47.193.84/canada/wordpress/calculate-percentage-grading

Curriculum Services Canada - Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat in Ontario

 * Student-Led Conferences []

Dylan William
@http://www.dylanwiliam.net/

Educational Research
Check out [] for recent research on assessment. Check out [] for recorded webinars on assessment that are available for purchase.

Education Quality & Accountability Office (EQAO) Symposiums & Conferences in Ontario
EQAO Conference November 2009 - The Learning Symposium: School Teams Making a Difference Through Knowledge, Support and Action EQAO Symposium February 2009 - The Learning Symposium: Connecting the Dots Talk About Assessment: Eight Big Ideas to Support Learning for All Students Other Symposium February 2009 Archived Talks In French EQAO Conference 2008 - Large-Scale Assessment: Supporting the Everyday Work of Schools //Balanced Assessment: Completing the Picture// EQAO Conference 2007 - Large-Scale Assessment: Supporting the Everyday Work of Schools //From Knowledge to Action//
 * Archived webcasts at [] In French
 * As teachers plan classroom assessments, they often feel torn between two competing demands: that for increased accountability and that for feedback in words, not scores, which research suggests is a hallmark of the most effective assessment strategies. This session will present eight “big ideas” to help teachers simplify the assessment process and achieve a balance of assessment for learning (i.e., to promote learning) and assessment of learning (i.e., for grading and reporting).
 * Presenter: Damian Cooper, Independent Education Consultant
 * View Video In French
 * Running time: 01:18:54
 * Conference 2008 Archived Talks In French
 * [|Conference 2007 Archived Talks] In French