Archive of the conversations about Assessment AS Learning #plearnchat that got better and better as the hour went on.

Looking for tools and strategies for effective assessment in project-based learning? To support you, we've assembled this guide to helpful resources from Edutopia and beyond.

The  Assessment for Learning website developed by Education Services Australia (ESA) provides web-based professional learning resources for teachers. Assessment theory and practical activities around the key strategies for formative assessment support teachers to develop...

Project based learning, a model that has definitely struck a chord with modern education system, is a fine tuned learning model that will address major learning issues. When you have group learning, you will see that both individual as well as group learning needs are fulfilled, and both the group and individual learn the subject matter and gain knowledge. It is highly important to consider assessment when you are training students using this model for furthering their education needs and standards.

Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck’s work on growth mindsets has dominated much of the attention around how students can influence their own learning. But there are other ways to help students tap into their own motivation, too. Here are a few other important mindsets to consider.

Through alternative formative assessment, teachers can check for student understanding without falling back on the tedious or intimidating pop quiz.