Meet Melanie LiCausi
Melanie is the original creator of Leveled Assessments for Math and ELA. Leveled Assessments take Marzano’s research to a whole new LEVEL, by adding clear and objective tasks to proficiency scales. Melanie’s experience with differentiation comes from twelve years in the classroom teaching first grade, second grade, middle school math, and several years of Gifted Resource in a multi-age classroom for grades 3-5. She has mastered the art of aligning content at multiple grade levels to give students a smooth and defined path for progress.
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As Proficiency Scales become the NEW way to teach, more and more schools are looking for resources from experienced teachers. Melanie has written, taught and presented proficiency scales at multiple conferences to walk teachers through the process of creating, presenting, organizing, and assessing learning objectives with scales. FOLLOW THE LINK above to recieve a free GUIDE to SCALES sharing my own experience and tips.
Looking for SCHOOL SITE LICENSES? Contact Melanie.licausi@mrslsleveledlearning.com
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Differentiate Second Grade Geometry with Proficiency Scales
Proficiency Scales are all about helping students show growth in small steps instead of being overwhelmed by a year-end goal that seems way over their head. This video will walk you through one way to get your students understanding the scale.
Differentiate First Grade Geometry with Proficiency Scales
Proficiency Scales are all about helping students show growth in small steps instead of being overwhelmed by a year-end goal that seems way over their head. This video will walk you through one way to get your students understanding the scale.
ELA Leveled Assessments for Reading Literature & Information
I always LOVED finding stories that were rich in description, meaning, and potential for discussion. You are going to love all the assessments (4 levels!!!) that come with these stories. Differentiation becomes so much easier when it’s all done and planned for you. The BEST part?! There is ZERO wasted class time with these assessments because every single leveled quiz page is directly aligned to a learning standard.
Get Money to Buy Classroom Resources on TpT
You don’t have to spend your own money to get resources! Teacherspayteachers.com has TWO different ways to get funding for your TpT Wishlist, and I want to make sure you know about them.
Grading Proficiency Scales with Percentages
Confused by Grading Proficiency Scales? Grading with proficiency scales doesn't have to be confusing, if you know what each level MEANS. Many school districts have switched to using proficiency scales for grading. Proficiency Scales became mandatory in...
Brain-Based Goals
Are you often drawn toward self- improvement goals? I have probably read 50 books on psychology, spirituality, sociology, religion, teaching pedagogy, and motivational guides. As a teacher, personal and professional development has always been a huge part of my life....
