
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
In this episode, get ready to dive deep into the world of assessments with Dr. Matthew Burns, as we explore the different categories of assessments, their intended purposes, and how they can be used to inform instruction. Dr. Burns, a researcher with extensive experience in the effective use of assessment data and interventions, shares his expertise on bridging the gap in understanding assessments.
The conversation highlights the significance of the instructional hierarchy in understanding student learning phases, as well as the differences between curriculum-based measurements (CBM) and curriculum-based assessments (CBA). Dr. Burns stresses the necessity of aligning data with educational goals and ensuring teachers are equipped with appropriate frameworks to use assessments effectively. He offers practical advice on reducing unnecessary screening, using data to drive instructional decisions, and implementing effective interventions in reading and maths.
Resources mentioned:
You can connect with Matthew:
Twitter: @burnsmk1
Email: [email protected]
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ad1ei6p_HOHHhc-T-JnZg
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
5
44 ratings
In this episode, get ready to dive deep into the world of assessments with Dr. Matthew Burns, as we explore the different categories of assessments, their intended purposes, and how they can be used to inform instruction. Dr. Burns, a researcher with extensive experience in the effective use of assessment data and interventions, shares his expertise on bridging the gap in understanding assessments.
The conversation highlights the significance of the instructional hierarchy in understanding student learning phases, as well as the differences between curriculum-based measurements (CBM) and curriculum-based assessments (CBA). Dr. Burns stresses the necessity of aligning data with educational goals and ensuring teachers are equipped with appropriate frameworks to use assessments effectively. He offers practical advice on reducing unnecessary screening, using data to drive instructional decisions, and implementing effective interventions in reading and maths.
Resources mentioned:
You can connect with Matthew:
Twitter: @burnsmk1
Email: [email protected]
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ad1ei6p_HOHHhc-T-JnZg
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
873 Listeners
2,384 Listeners
592 Listeners
618 Listeners
105 Listeners
393 Listeners
544 Listeners
619 Listeners
190 Listeners
3 Listeners
33 Listeners
51 Listeners
8 Listeners
36 Listeners
45 Listeners