Teachers–present and future–want to design psychometrically sound questions for quizzes and tests? Who doesn’t?! Here is “cheat sheet” for designing good test questions. We call questions “items” in psychometrics. This […]
According to Alyson Klein, author for Education Week, state and district leaders were eager to try out a new kind of assessments when Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act […]
According to Emma Kate Fitts, education reporter for the Muncie Star Press, most schools in Muncie had their 2016 state A-F grades drop compared to their grades in 2015. While […]
District leaders believe schools and teachers should not be penalized for the low scores on the ISTEP. ISTEP scores distinguish whether a school is an A-F school and are used […]
On November 28, the ISTEP committee passed a final draft for their suggestions for their replacement for ISTEP. They did not specifically state what test should replace it, but they […]
Vice President-elect Mike Pence signed the bill that was supposed to end ISTEP by spring 2017, however students are still taking the test. Students will continue taking the ISTEP until […]
On November 8, 2016, Jennifer McCormick from Yorktown Community Schools won the seat of new state superintendent of public instruction. As of right now, she is focused on a few […]
Everyday teachers are using formative assessments in one way or another, including exit tickets or a “thumbs up/down” check. However, teachers need to start making sure the questions are valuable […]
Self-assessment involves developing the ability to assess and revise your own work. The three-step process that the New Mexico School for Arts utilizes includes seeing examples of mastery, learning vocabulary […]
On October 18, formal state superintendent Glenda Ritz and state superintendent candidate Jennifer McCormick were asked various questions from a crowd of 65 at Ball State University’s Alumni Center. One […]
Interactive notebooks are spiral bound notebooks that students glue or tape handouts on the pages and write notes on others. It can be utilized for multiple reasons including organizing students’ […]
Ex-Chief Seeks New School Role Stephen Edwards is running for one of the three open seats on the Muncie Community Schools board. Stephen has been in Marion Community Schools for […]
Unit Topic: Algebraic Thinking Grade Level: Fourth Unit Objective: The students will investigate the relationship between growth patterns and expressions. My ten-day Unit Plan is represented by a graphic organizer, a […]
Ball State to Defend Failing Charter School The State Board of Education is deciding Hoosier Academy’s, a charter school, fate because they have received five F’s in the past five years. […]
Another Year Scrambling to Secure Teachers As school starts to roll around again, schools within the Muncie Community Schools were scrambling to secure teachers. Multiple factors contribute to this problem. […]
Testing Advisory Committee Raises Concerns Over ISTAR Test The ISTAR assessment has made its first year of administration in Indiana schools. Students with cognitive disabilities took this test and a […]
Indiana Scraps ISTEP but will its replacement face a political test? On March 22nd 2016, Mike Pence signed a bill that eliminated the controversial ISTEP assessment. With the newly […]
Recently there has been a push toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in education. With this new push, it is important to find engaging ways to teach it to students. […]
This resource was created by Ball State University Juniors Emily Folland, Paige Pohlmann, and Jenna James. The resource consists of a presentation about the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In […]
An article was recently written regarding social media usage with teenagers who have disabilities. The article mentions the positive aspects of the use of social media. An example includes talking […]
A recent article and interview was published regarding teaching in an urban setting. The individual being interviewed, Christopher Edmin has recently written a book titled “For the White Folks Who […]
A recent article was written regarding a particular student who is not only gifted, but she is also an English Language Learner. Throughout this article, it not only discusses this […]
On April 11, 2016 an article was written regarding the new law that is to replace No Child Left Behind. Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA is to do a […]
On March 25, 2015 Allie Bidwell wrote an article that focuses on the growth that has occurred since the Common Scores have been adapted in many states. Studies have be […]
Sierra Emilson Dual Major – Elementary and Special Education Ball State University Learning Management System – ICE Conference Online assessment is a powerful method to engage students, encourage […]
Carrie Bale of the Star Press wrote an article discussing kindergarten readiness in which she questions what it means for a child to be prepared for kindergarten. Bale stresses the […]
May 2015 While taking another class at Ball State University involving high school curriculum, I came across a great book,“The Global Achievement Gap,” which all teachers should at least skim. […]
When David Berliner arrived on February 5th, 2015 on Ball State’s campus, I assumed he’d be a stuffy philosopher. I figured he’d come in with facts and statistics of why […]
Submitted by Caitlyn Gear May 2015 This website hosted by the Indiana IEP Resource Center offers resources for all people involved in the IEP process. As I explored the site, […]
Submitted by Sierra Emilson May 2015 On April 22, 2015 I attended a presentation at Ball State University featuring the 2014 National Teacher of the Year, Sean McComb. McComb is […]
Submitted by Frank Foster May 2015 In my many years as a science teacher, I have struggled with the following idea: How do I grade how a student gets results […]
Submitted by Shelby Meints May 2015 ActiVote is an example of a student response system or learning response system. This specific response system allows teachers to poll students at any […]
Submitted by Paige Pohlmann May 2015 It is likely that if you are a professional educator or studying to be a professional educator that you have heard the term formative […]
Submitted by April Hampton May 2015 Sean McComb spoke about the importance of sparking hope into education as students continue to pursue their goals and ambitions. McComb, the 2014 Teacher […]
Submitted by Lindsey Kuhn May 2015 Classflow is a free online software that enables teachers to engage their students in a meaningful presentation of material. Educators can create lessons using […]
Submitted by Jacklyn Snoek May 2015 Rainn Wilson walked across the stage to the podium, donning a sweater vest and a venti Starbucks coffee, and moved the audience to tears […]
Intended Audience: Classroom Teachers: Elementary, Middle/Jr. High and High School Resource Type: Video Source: Ball State Teacher Education Students Author: Emily Folland Learning Objectives: To gather information about NWEA and […]
Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers, Parents, School Officials Resource Type: Video Source: Ball State University Teacher Education Students Authors: Dana James & Caitlyn Gear Learning Objectives: Definition of ISTAR Who ISTAR […]