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Seven Practices for Effective Learning By Jay McTighe and Ken O'Connor

A description of seven assessment and grading practices that can be used to enhance learning and teaching.

Practice 1: Use summative assessments to frame meaningful performance goals Practice 2: Show criteria and models in advance Practice 3: Assess before teaching Practice 4: Offer appropriate choices Practice 5: Provide feedback early and often Practice 6: Encourage self-assessment and goal setting Practice 7: Allow new evidence of achievement to replace old evidence