Tania Ash

Students take ownership for their learning with this assessment review. They reflect on errors and determine which mistakes were careless mistakes and which were concept errors. Students then consider math practices by reflecting on three main aspects of problem solving: concepts and procedures, problem solving and reasoning and communication. Lastly, students reflect on how collaboration and productive struggle have helped them grow as mathematics students. Partner with parents by inviting thei

At once a rubric and a class checklist, this tool is designed to help teachers assess presentations by students. Can be used for round table discussions as well as more formal oral presentations. Focus is on knowledge/interpretation of content and delivery.

This format follows the Building Thinking Classroom suggested format (four quadrants) for student note-taking. Notes pages on the following: Dot plotsHistograms & Frequency tablesMeanMedianBox Plots & Interquartile Range (IQR)Defining PercentagesUsing Double Number Lines to Think about Percent

Graphic organizer that will help students visualize the different elements and events in a story.

Keep parents informed using this report on work habits, which includes a complete rubric for assessing work habits (including, but not limited to, organization, time management, independent work, group work, homework) as well as space for students to respond and set goals, and for parents and teachers to comment.

A handy tool for creating/reflecting on differentiated instruction. Use the various components of Bloom's taxonomy, coupled with Gardner's multiple intelligences to craft lessons and activities that meet every learner's needs.

Students reflect on the end of the term/semester/year in this simple document. Could also be used for student-led conferences or for including student voice in report card comments.