Tag Archives: formative assessment

Newsflash—Publication Date is Getting Closer!

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

In case you haven’t heard… Our book has been submitted for publication and should be available within the next few weeks! My daughter (a trauma nurse) and I have collaborated to create a comprehensive, student-friendly (and teacher-friendly) 400 page review … Continue reading →

Posted in Anatomy & Physiology, Instructional Coaching, Sketch Notes, Strategies, Teaching | Tagged activity, Anatomy and Physiology, formative assessment, high school, high school anatomy, high school learning, High School Science, human body, instructional coach, instructional strategies, Pedagogy, science, Science Teaching, secondary school, Sketch Notes, sketchnotes, Sketchnoting, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy | Leave a comment

Pumpkin Genetics~ A Fun Science Halloween Activity

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

Quick share since many folks are looking for a fun activity for this month. This is a Halloween-themed genetics activity where students create a pumpkin based on the “traits” their pumpkin receives. I adapted this activity from one I did … Continue reading →

Posted in T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, biology, differentiated instruction, formative assessment, genetics, genetics activity, Halloween, High School Science, instructional strategies, Middle School Science, science, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy, TpT | Leave a comment

PLT Session 2… The Road to a One Page Target

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

Our 2nd PLT meeting was held a couple of weeks ago but I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had time to update until now 😦 Since my Principal and I led the last session, this time the Assistant Principal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Instructional Coaching, Professional Learning Team, Strategies, Teaching | Tagged activity, Alabama Best Practices Center, building relationships, formative assessment, instructional coach, instructional partner, instructional strategies, Language Arts, reflection, school culture, strategic teaching, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy | 1 Comment

Whoooooo Says Formative Assessment Has To Be Boring?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

I’m so excited about my new creation! 🙂 I wanted something a little different to use for formative assessment. As an instructional coach, I often use the traditional “parking lot” as a place to gather feedback or questions during professional … Continue reading →

Posted in Instructional Coaching, Strategies, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, differentiated instruction, entrance slip, exit slip, formative assessment, instructional coach, instructional partner, instructional strategies, Language Arts, lesson, owl, reflection, strategic teaching, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy | Leave a comment

Whooooo Are My Parents? Fun with Owl Genetics

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edgy Instruction

This activity builds upon student’s foundational knowledge of genetics and inheritance in order to create an owl “offspring”. The activity can be adapted in several ways to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom. Depending upon student ability/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Instructional Coaching, Strategies, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, biology, common core, common core science, differentiated instruction, formative assessment, genetics, genetics activity, instructional strategies, next generation science standards, NGSS, owl, science, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching and learning, teaching strategy, TpT | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Turkey Genetics Activity!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Edgy Instruction

Quick share since many folks are looking for a fun activity for this short week. This is a Thanksgiving-themed genetics activity where students create a turkey based on the “traits” their turkey receives. My biology teacher friend usually does “Pumpkin … Continue reading →

Posted in Strategies, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, biology, differentiated instruction, First Thanksgiving, formative assessment, instructional strategies, science, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Activity, TpT | 2 Comments

Creative Hashtag Foldable: Friday’s T.I.P. (Technique Into Practice)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Edgy Instruction

Creative Hashtag Foldable Every day, I have the pleasure of visiting the classrooms of some very creative teachers so I thought I would start sharing some of the wonderful ideas I get to see. Hopefully, they will touch a creative … Continue reading →