Life of an Educator: Have ‘summative’ assessments become obsolete?

“We hear the terms ‘formative’ and ‘summative’ assessments all the time in schools.

 As educators, we learned about the differences while in college in our education preparation courses. We now talk all the time about using assessments to ‘drive’ our instruction and provide guidance on where students are in the learning process.”

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Are Teachers More Stressed than Ever?

“I often hear people moan about teachers moaning. The general consensus is that teachers have a shorter day, work less hours in a week, earn a higher than average salary, and have a more relaxed career, yet still manage to moan more than most. I think it’s time we investigate what all the moaning is about.”

 

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