Exemplars: An Approach to Title I Success

Exemplars standards-based performance tasks provide teachers with not only summative data about their Title I students' progress but also formative information. As a result, teachers can see what their students know, what they don't know and -- most important -- where student misconceptions lie so that corrective lessons can be planned.

A Formula for Title I Success: Exemplars and NCTM Process Standards

Title I teachers are often challenged with assessing students' mathematical understanding. Traditional worksheets, chapter/unit tests, and norm-referenced tests typically do not provide enough support in discovering what a student truly understands about mathematical concepts. Teachers have found much-needed support from the research of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Exemplars.

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Exemplars Science CDs Approved by NSTA Recommends

Exemplars Best of Science K-5 and 6-8 CD-ROMs were recently reviewed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

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"Students are amazed at how they can lift their levels of achievement by following the rubric and knowing what is necessary for all levels."

A Title I Teacher

"Using the anchor papers, the kids have a chance to evaluate their papers and see examples of excellence."

A Gifted and Talented Teacher