formative assessments in education

What Are Formative Assessments in Education?

Formative assessments in education are tools and strategies used by teachers to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback. Unlike summative assessments, which evaluate learning at the end of a unit, formative assessments happen during the learning process. Their primary purpose is to identify areas where students are excelling or struggling, enabling teachers to adjust…

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7 Point Effective Lesson Plan Checklist for New Teachers

Lesson Plan By Working Smarter Not Harder! Teachers, We’ve created a 7 point effective lesson plan checklist, to help you write lesson plans quickly! Keep reading to find out more! When it comes to lesson planning, teachers often find themselves caught between the demands of preparing engaging, effective lessons and the limited hours in the…

teachers and online learning

7 Ways New Teachers and Online Learning Can Connect

In this article we look at seven (7) ways new teachers can make teaching (and learning) in the online classroom more interesting, educational, and not to mention, enjoyable. We also include a link to our recommend list of important educational tools teachers can use to keep students engaged in the online classroom.    Online Learning and…