AP results are in. They’re terrible.
I found out my students’ scores on the AP test a few days ago. I’m still in shock. Advanced Placement exams are scored on a 1-5 scale, with 3 consi...
Category: teaching
Goodbye, teaching (at least for now)
I got my first teaching position when I was 5. My bedroom was my classroom. My parents furnished a blackboard and some chalk. My grandmother was my first stude...
Teachers should assess reading directly
The best assessments are ones that are authentic and directly tied to the skill being assessed. For example, if you’re a pianist, the best assessment is ...
The no-zeros grading controversy
A teacher in Canada was recently suspended because he gave students zeros for missing work, which was against the policy of his school district. Whether or not...
One last chance for connection
My school has an Advisory program designed to promote strong teacher-student relationships. The philosophy is that students and families are well known by at l...