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Example exemplar for a science class featuring a model for the water cycle

The Power of the Exemplar

Key Points The greatest impact is seen when rubrics, exemplars, and dialogue are combined. Introducing an exemplar after students have begun work can increase creativity. Pair exemplars with a rubric to improve assessment literacy. Dialogue around exemplars; don’t just attach them to a project description. Exemplars are samples of work that teachers use to help …

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What Can Teachers Do?

The past 3 years have been incredibly difficult and draining on our entire education system. Society hasn’t valued teachers and the overall public sentiment of them has shifted…  From, Spring 2020 – Thank goodness for teachers!      To, Spring 2021 – Teachers need to get back to work!           And …

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