Assessing Student Learning

Involving and Guiding All Students in Assessing Their Own Learning

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Rubistar Rubric Maker 
Follow a step-by-step process to create rubrics that align with your instructional goals, and view samples of teacher-created rubrics for all content areas and levels

Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners by Kryza, Stephens, & Duncan (Corwin Press, 2007)
Read about how to encourage students to take charge of their own learning and growth as they become critical thinkers.

Structures for Student Self-Assessment
Learn how to help students think critically about their own learning process and understand why self-assessment is a vital part of learning.

When Students Track Their Progress
Tracking student progress on specific learning goals creates gains in achievement. An article in the journal Educational Leadership written by Robert Manzano reveals that the gains are even higher when students track their own progress on assessments using graphic displays.


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