Getting Started with Standards-Based Assessment and Instruction in the Classroom

Preview Samples

Please review Exemplars sample material and benchmark papers. You can view a web-based version by clicking on any of the grade level links below.
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Samples	Grade Level
Math, K-8	K-2	3-5	6-8	9-12
Science, K-8	K-2	3-5	6-8
Developing Writers K-4 New samples!	K-4	2-4	Grade 1	Grade 3
RWR, 5-8 (Reading, Writing, Research)			5-8
Spanish Translations New samples!	K-2	3-5
Pre K-K Math	Pre-K Sample 1

"Best Of..." CD-ROM Samples
Math I	Math II	Science	Secondary Math

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The Exemplars Method of Making Standards Concrete

One of the greatest challenges in standards-based work is defining standards and rubrics so everyone has the same understanding as they teach and assess. The key to meeting this goal is looking at student work together with standards in mind. As an example, Exemplars has posted samples of student work, which meets our standards, at three grade levels.

To read more on this subject, click here. To jump straight to the samples, click on the appropriate grade level: grade two, grade four, grade six. 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