Yes, using Exemplars was absolutely amazing. I used Exemplars in so many ways.  I used them to start a unit to help them explore before announcing what the true learning target was, I have also used them in the middle of a unit to listen to their dialogue and take math anecdotal notes (this directed my lessons), and of course, I have used them as a culminating event to observe if they can apply the concept that they have learned.  The final way that I used them, was in my learning stations to support their learning.  However, many times they would not want to stop to move to another group. This is when I decided that everyone would do Exemplars on a particular day in a small leveled group.

I have used Exemplars in my classroom for years as a regular classroom teacher. Your rubrics and tasks are well designed and fit the needs of my students.

Exemplars ... has solved the puzzle of how to find tasks that align to the standards. This resource is easy to navigate and enables me to differentiate instruction at the touch of a button ... The Preliminary Planning Sheets support me with teaching the standards of problem solving while choosing an Exemplar that is "just the right fit" academically for my students.

This has been a great resource with the introduction of Common Core Math and ELA.

I have really enjoyed using Exemplars. Teaching students how to become better problem solvers has been easier and the students have a more concrete format in which to follow. The rubric is very user friendly. It has really allowed my high-achievers to reach a new level. Problem solving is usually a weakness for them, because they only want to get the right answer... this has opened their eyes to a new way to express themselves mathematically.

I am a special education teacher, and I have been using the math Exemplars with my students. They enjoy doing them and have actually asked to do them. I have noticed that with each problem we solve more and more students are trying to stretch their thinking so they can become 'Experts'.