#52 The Purpose of Assessment: A Math Mentoring Moment
Episode description
Today we talk about a big concern from many teachers!! --- Assessment in math class. More specifically we speak with Steven Sevel, a teacher from Vaughan Ontario and our online Make math Moments Academy who has joined us for a math mentoring moment episode. Like many of us in the Math Moment Maker Community, Steven is continually asking questions about the best way to assess his students.
Stay with us as we talk about the purpose of assessment, Standards based grading, feedback, assessment tools such as Freshgrade and mindset!
You’ll Learn:
- What’s the true purpose of assessment is;
- How can I incorporate Standards based grading in my math class?
- What’s the role of feedback;
- How can I use assessment tools such as Freshgrade;
Resources:
Assessment on MrOrr-isageek.com
Assessment on tapintoteenminds.com
Episode 40 and 42 with Michael Rubin on Spiralling
Episode 21 with Peter Liljedahl and Thinking Classrooms
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