Tips for Using Exemplars

Exemplars makes it possible for schools, districts, and teachers to implement excellent performance-based assessment and instruction. Below are some suggestions to assist with your success.

Mathematics

Below are some ideas for implementing Exemplars math material at your school/district:

Select an Exemplars math task of the month.
Select several Exemplars math tasks to do in common and then get together to assess the work and discuss students' performance.
Correlate Exemplars math tasks with your textbooks, frameworks and/or curriculum.
Use the Exemplars assessment rubrics.
Share anchor papers and kid-friendly rubrics with students.
Refer to the "Getting Started" section of the Math Library.
Be sure your teachers are aware that Exemplars math tasks are available and readily accessible for use in their classrooms.
Support your staff with professional development.
Select and train "mentor teachers."
Read Exemplars Math Blogs.

Science

Below are some ideas for implementing Exemplars science material at your school/district:

Select a science task of the month.
Select several science tasks to do in common and then get together to assess the work and discuss students' performance.
Correlate Exemplars science tasks with your textbooks, frameworks and/or curriculum.
Use the Exemplars assessment rubrics.
Share anchor papers and kid-friendly rubrics with students.
Refer to the Getting Started" section of the Science Library.
Be sure your teachers are aware that Exemplars tasks are available and readily accessible for use in their classrooms.
Support your staff with professional development.
Select and train "mentor teachers."
Read Exemplars Science Blogs.

For Administrators

For more than two decades, Exemplars has worked with schools and districts to integrate performance-based assessment and instruction into math and science curriculum. To help your school or district get started with Exemplars, check out our Administrator's Tools for Success:

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Teacher Tips

As teachers, there are a number of things you can do to help your students become successful in problem solving, while meeting state, national and Common Core standards.

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