Using Drawings for Formative Assessment

Plus, Teaching Strategies That Support Students’ Individuality [George Lucas Educational Foundation] [Logo] [Logo text] September 8, 2021 [icon]It’s time to update your free subscription. [Get the Full Experience]( [lead article image]( [Using Drawings for Formative Assessment]( Asking middle and high school students to sketch something they’re learning can give teachers a clear sense of what they do and don’t understand. [Teaching Strategies That Support Students’ Individuality]( When teachers make a point of recognizing the diversity of their students, they can help all students make deeper connections to what they’re learning. [4 Ways to Incorporate More Asian American Perspectives Into the Curriculum]( If all students learn is how Chinese workers built the railroads and how Japanese Americans were interned in World War II, they’re missing a lot. [Teaching Students How to Study Math]( The most effective way to study math is not intuitive for a lot of students, so providing explicit instruction on this skill is essential. [6 Tips for Curating Resources for Students]( Finding videos, podcasts, and more that will engage all students can be a challenge, but there are ways to make the process easier. [Using Podcasts in World Language Classes]( Podcasts that feature native speakers help students improve their listening skills and gain cultural knowledge. [A Path to Improving Students’ Emotional Intelligence]( Teachers can merge social and emotional learning and student choice to guide students to better understand themselves. [Supporting Tweens and Teens During a Challenging Life Stage]( Middle and high school teachers can take simple steps to help students feel confident of success in their studies as they begin to transition into adulthood. [3 Ways to Teach Logic Without Coding]( Teachers can use puzzles and sustained inquiry—and even simple Venn diagrams—to strengthen students’ logical thinking skills. [How to Teach Students to Manage Their Own Conflicts]( [video icon] Rather than settling disagreements and conflicts for students, aiding them in resolving their own problems can bolster a foundation of crucial conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. [ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494