Ep 43: 8 Assessment Strategies to Check for Understanding

Modern Math Teacher

Apr 16 2024 • 16 mins

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Let's dive into 8 strategies to check for understanding as we approach the end of the school year. With spring in full swing and time at a premium, I'm here to share assessment techniques that seamlessly integrate with project-based learning and problem-solving approaches.

Today's topics include:

  • Formative Assessment in Action:Explore five dynamic ways to formatively assess student learning, including exit tickets, think-pair-share, and quick writes.
  • Projects and Authentic Assessment:Learn how performance tasks, mathematical investigations, and presentations offer opportunities for authentic assessment and real-world application of math skills.
  • Balancing Assessments in a Busy Schedule: Discover time-saving tips and tools like Google Forms, Kahoot!, and GradeCam to streamline assessment processes without sacrificing effectiveness.


Let's maximize classroom impact while minimizing teacher workload!

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Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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