What is Exemplars?
How was Exemplars started?
How long has Exemplars been in existence?
Have the materials been piloted in the classroom?
What happens if we have never used performance-assessment materials?
What is the scientific research on which Exemplars is based?

What is Exemplars?

Exemplars publishes hands-on, standards-based assessment and instruction material that focuses on authentic learning in the areas of Math, Science and Reading, Writing, and Research. Back to top

How was Exemplars started?

Exemplars was started to help schools and districts begin the work of standards-based performance assessment by publishing classroom-tested performance tasks with rubrics and annotated benchmark papers. Back to top

How long has Exemplars been in existence?

Exemplars was founded in 1993. Back to top

Have the materials been piloted in the classroom?

All of our material is piloted in the classroom by teachers. Back to top

What happens if we have never used performance-assessment materials?

Exemplars has designed a user-friendly "Getting Started Guide" to help teachers and school leaders get started. To learn more, please click here.

If you are an Exemplars subscriber, you can also refer to Exemplars Online Users Group for guidance and support. Please contact us at info@exemplars.com for more information.

Additionally, Exemplars offers professional development to schools and districts. Our workshops are designed to provide teachers with a firm foundation to get started with standards-based assessment and instruction. Each workshop is uniquely structured to best meet your individual needs and objectives. Back to top

What is the scientific research on which Exemplars is based?

Please click here to learn more. Back to top

"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