Communication Is Fundamental

Communication is not only the vehicle by which we convey our thinking to others, but it is the way in which we process information. As we organize our thoughts to communicate, we learn content - understanding how to communicate that content must be considered a basic skill.

Helping Primary Students Communicate Their Thinking

It is never too early to learn how to communicate one's thinking. Since many primary students are unable to write their own responses to a problem-solving task, allowing a teacher to scribe for them is an appropriate accommodation. A student's working and assessment portfolio should be an accurate reflection of what the student knows and can do.

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Exemplars Incorporated in NCREST-ISA Partnership

We are pleased to announce that the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching (NCREST) at Teachers College, Columbia University is using Exemplars math material for assessment, instruction and professional development in its project with the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA).

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A Title I Teacher

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