Mindset Kit | Assessments For A Growth Mindset

Number of Lessons 2

Designed For Teachers

Time to Complete 8 min

Assessments for learning encourage a growth mindset

Learn about assessments for learning and how they can improve student achievement.

Using self and peer feedback as assessments for learning

Learn how self and peer feedback can be used as formative assessments, and see how to use them in the classroom.

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Provide objectives and the method in which you will grade students for each assignment. Also, provide a place and time for each student to reflect on their assignment and if they are reaching expectations.

Ten Formative Assessment Strategies from YouCubed and David Wees

Ten formative assessment strategies from Jo Boaler's youcubed.org and David Wees.

Modeling Critique, Feedback, and Revision

Model an iterative development process for students to help them see excellent final products as the result of feedback, revisions, and many drafts.

The Participation Quiz

Group work. Each group receives a grade for its work as a group on a particular topic.

Verbal Feedback on Writing

Instead of writing feedback on student written work, use voice recording technology to make comments, relay high expectations, and promote a growth mindset.

Students are given a grade of NOT YET instead of a letter or number grade if work is not demonstrating mastery.

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