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The Why and How of “Less Teaching, More Assessing” Kathryn Anderson Alvestad, Ph.D. National Academy Foundation 23 rd  Annual Institute for Staff Development Washington, DC July 19, 2007
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Background Why Using Feedback (Formative Assessment) is One of the Most Fundamental Teaching Skills
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Objective 1 Practical Ideas for Effective Formative Assessment
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Objective 2 Using Information to Make Instructional Decisions
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Using the Information Tomlinson, C. A. (1999).  The Differentiated Classroom:  Responding to the Needs of All Learners .  Alexandria, VA: ASCD. There are three ways in which instruction can be modified: CONTENT PROCESS PRODUCT
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  • 1. The Why and How of “Less Teaching, More Assessing” Kathryn Anderson Alvestad, Ph.D. National Academy Foundation 23 rd Annual Institute for Staff Development Washington, DC July 19, 2007
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  • 42. Using the Information Tomlinson, C. A. (1999). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners . Alexandria, VA: ASCD. There are three ways in which instruction can be modified: CONTENT PROCESS PRODUCT
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