by mlicausi | Jul 12, 2015 | Assessment, Differentiation, Marzano Scales, Math
Is it just me, or is it a little bit time-consuming to create unique Marzano scales? What I find most difficult is deciding what content or sub-goal should be at each level under the primary goal. When I am developing assessments, I usually define each sub-goal as a...
by mlicausi | Jul 5, 2015 | Assessment, Differentiation, Free Resources, Marzano Scales, Math, Motivation
My husband and I spent our recent 5th Anniversary in Sedona, AZ. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been in the U.S., and the place he proposed to me. We wanted to enjoy the hiking, rock climbing, creek swimming, and our favorite winery, Oak Creek. We...
by mlicausi | May 19, 2015 | Classroom Management, Grading, Grading, Marzano Scales, Math
Fitting Everything in Is a Challenge! A couple days ago I was asked a pretty big question about implementing the Assessments with Learning Goals and Scales in the classroom. I wanted to give it ample space because a few sentences just isn’t going to cover it!...
by mlicausi | May 15, 2015 | Classroom Management, Grading, Math, Motivation
(These games were designed for grades 3-8 aligned to the Common Core Standards.) This time of the year with test pressure behind us, lots of teachers are looking for fun ways to review or unwind. I have always loved using games in the classroom, but they can easily...
by mlicausi | Apr 4, 2015 | Assessment, Grading, Grading, Marzano Scales, Math
One of the most transforming and challenging bit of professional development I’ve ever received was when my district asked us to create SCALES for our learning goals. What is a scale? and who is Marzano? Robert Marzano’s work in The Art and Science of...