The classroom is the primary place for determining whether or not students are learning. By designing and administering classroom assessments, teachers are the first to measure student progress toward defined learning goals. However, assessment tools do not always match the outcomes students are expected to master. Even more problematic is the issue of inconsistency among teachers when they assess student work. If a district is to meet NCLB requirements for helping all students succeed in ELA and math, rubrics can help create a common language and define objective criteria for student proficiency.

The Curriculum Group supports teacher teams in establishing common assessment criteria that are aligned to the state frameworks in addition to helping teachers articulate what different levels of quality should look like in student products. Whether your district has already established rubrics in ELA and math or your district is starting from scratch, we can provide an efficient and cost-effective program to help you make progress towards your Improvement Objectives. To learn more about creating effective rubrics, click here.

To find out how The Curriculum Group can support your district in creating effective rubrics, please contact

Laura Christian, Curriculum Group Director
lchristian@massnetworks.org
617.783.9988 X121