Can do Quote by Carol Ann Tomlinson
“We need to understand where are students are at any point during a unit - in other words, what each student actually knows, understands, and can do at a given time based on the content goals we've established.”
About This Quote
Source Educational Theory: Differentiated Instruction, 1990s
The quote emphasizes continuously assessing each student's current knowledge, understanding, and abilities relative to instructional goals.
In simple terms: Know what each student can do now.
Key Takeaway
Use ongoing assessment to guide teaching.
Themes
education
assessment
personalized learning
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
instructional
professional development
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- curriculum design
- teacher professional development
- learning analytics
Key Concepts
formative assessment
learning objectives
student progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers efficiently gather real-time student data?
- What tools best support dynamic assessment?
A Different Perspective
Assessments must be timely and actionable, not just data collection.
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