Jay McTighe

It's Time for Curriculum Mapping 3.0

It's Time for Curriculum Mapping 3.0

The curriculum mapping process ensures comprehensive education over time. In this article, Jay McTighe proposes a new process for curriculum mapping, emphasizing authentic performance tasks over content input. This shift aims to engage students, […]

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3 Keys to Improving Assessments

3 Keys to Improving Assessments

Educators, policymakers, parents, and others interested in improving the way we measure learning in today's schools need to examine three essential questions: 1) What really matters in a contemporary education? 2) How should we assess those things […]

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What is a Performance Task?

What is a Performance Task?

A performance task is any learning activity or assessment that asks students to perform to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and proficiency. Performance tasks yield a tangible product and/or performance that serve as evidence of […]

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