The tasks and rubrics that Exemplars has produced over the years are excellent resources for all three levels of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) programs. The tasks exemplify the principals of the type and quality of the teaching and learning that the IBO requires: significant, relevant, and engaging work for students!

In my work with schools over the past 15 years I consistently use Exemplars as the model for high quality pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment tasks. The goals and standards for the tasks can always be aligned with central ideas, subject content, and the areas of interaction. The tasks are transdisciplinary and require that the students use what they have achieved in a new situation. That is the ultimate indication that the young people have learned something that the school has deemed worth knowing!

I am particularly charmed by the anchor papers. They provide an excellent indicator of what good work looks like so the teachers can immediately identify the levels of work that can be expected. In addition, the commentary on the anchor papers guide the teachers in using the rubrics so they may develop thoughtful and significant comments for the very important feedback they must give to their students.

I am certain that Exemplars has significantly improved the type and quality of assessments that are used in excellent schools! It has been my great pleasure to recommend Exemplars to every IBO school I work with. They in turn have greatly appreciated this very excellent resource and their students are certainly privileged to have had the opportunity show what they know, can do and understand in such a meaningful and relevant manner.

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Your resources allow me and my colleagues to live out our philosophy of education while helping each student become better and competent mathematicians! 

Exemplars focuses on performance tasks that engage students in real-world, authentic problem-solving situations. This approach helps my students to develop critical 21st-century skills such as communication, creativity, and critical thinking, which are essential for success beyond the classroom.

Unlike more theoretical approaches, where I have to make my own estimation or my team's estimation of what success looks like (it usually takes a lot of time for educators to reach a consensus). Exemplars provides concrete tools for both teachers and students. These include detailed rubrics and student anchor papers demonstrating different achievement levels as well as rich performance tasks. 

This comprehensive set of resources allows for ready-made common formative assessments, enabling teachers to adjust their instruction based on student performance and helping students understand what high-quality work looks like. 

Furthermore, Exemplars materials are research-based and aligned with state, national, and Common Core standards. This ensures that the tasks are engaging and meet academic requirements helping teachers to report on standards confidently. 

By emphasizing the application of mathematical knowledge to solve problems using students' own strategies, Exemplars promote deeper understanding and flexible thinking in mathematics so that every student can feel successful and challenged.