Assessment

PA Assessment Timeline
Full implementation of the Common Core State Standards is currently (11/10/11) expected for the 2013-2014 school year.
 * ~  ||~ 2011-2012.................... ||~ 2012-2013.................... ||~ 2013-2014.................... ||
 * Math 6 || PSSA || PSSA || PSSA ||
 * Math 7 || PSSA || PSSA || PSSA ||
 * Math 8 || PSSA || PSSA w/ Revisioin ||  ||
 * Grade 11 || PSSA || ??? Petition to remove. || ??? ||
 * Algebra 1 || No || Keystone ? || Keystone? ||
 * Geometry || No || Keystone ? || Keystone ? ||
 * Algebra 2 || No || Keystone ? || Keystone ? ||

George Woodbury’s Blogarithm (Link)

 * Math Study Skills - Test Prep Ideas (Link)

TED Talks - Dan Meyer
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DATA Resources

 * PA-AYP: http://paayp.emetric.net
 * eMetric: http://pssa.emetric.net
 * PVAAS: http://pvaas.sas.com

RAFT

 * RAFT is a strategy that can be used when employing "writing-to-learn" techniques to foster enhanced understanding of a specific topic.
 * (R)ole
 * (A)udience
 * (F)ormat
 * (T)opic
 * Link to explanations and examples for utilizing RAFT.
 * Content provided via Tantasqua Regional/School Union 61 Districts, MA website: []