Softening the edges. Chapter 1.

Katie White chose three words to guide her work every day. What were those three words?

Refer to pg.12

• Determination, equality, differentiation.

• Safety, love, learning.

• Confidence, kindness, passion.

• Empathy, empowerment, inclusive.

The work we do as educators is.....

refer to pg. 12

Through our assessment practices, we want to promote ​________, not ________ _____.

Refer to pg.14

• fragmented focuses, integrated approaches.

• integrated approaches, fragmented focuses.

• Integrated focuses, fragmented approaches.

• independence, fragmented focuses.

Do you agree: Knowledge leads to efficiency for both teachers and learners, and efficiency indicates a soft edge.

• Yes

• No

How does the book describe Assessment?

Refer to pg. 15

• Measurement of temperature
• A specific tool used to measure how far along a student is.

• A specific tool used to measure and document learning within a specific context in relation to a goal.

• Evaluation of student's behavior

Anytime we clarify a goal, take action, and measure our efforts in relation to our goal, we are ........

refer to pg. 15

Select the correct form of assessment in which is described below.

" All the activities undertaken by teachers, and/ or by students, which provide information to be used as feedback to modify the teaching and learning activities in which they are engaged."

refer to pg. 15 and 16

• Summative assessment

• Performance assessment

• Learning assessment

• Formative assessment

Developing a clear understanding of why we are assessing, when it best makes sense to do so, and then sharing understanding with our learners' fosters _______ ______ and is vital to ensuring soft edges for everyone.

refer to pg. 17

True or False:

There is no single way to assess learning, and this allows us to meet multiple student needs with a softened edge.

refer to pg.20

• True

• False

Select three answers.

We want to bring ourselves to the learning space and meet students there so we can co-construct meaningful ...........

refer to pg.21

• experiences

• one on one time

• discussions

• explorations of interest