T he classroom of Kirsten Morgan, a St. Michael Catholic School language arts teacher, looks a bit like a fitness club. Students bounce, rock, sway and roll on various ball chairs, teetering ...

These may take the form traditional assessments such as exams, or quizzes, but may also be part of learning activities such as group projects or presentations. While assessments may take many forms, ...

Unlike summative assessments, which evaluate learning at the end of instruction, formative assessments are low or no-stakes and focus on guiding progress. Provide actionable feedback to adjust ...

survey questions do not require right or wrong answers and Likert-style rating questions are possible. Create surveys and use the statistics tools to monitor current course trends, seek opinions and ...

Summative assessments are implemented at the end of a unit, course, or instructional period to evaluate how well students have achieved the learning objectives, such as knowledge, skills, and ...

An analysis of several studies on learning styles suggests that students perform slightly better academically when lessons are tailored to their specific style. But it may not be worth the investment.