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by Marguerite Jackson, Chief Executive Officer Coffee Breakinterview with Elvis StojkoAs a two-time Olympic silver medalist, three-time world figure skating champion and seven-time Canadian figure skating champ, Elvis Stojko has learned a thing or two about performing under pressure. View from the Front of the Class
a teacher's perspectivePatricia Remmer, English teacher from Brockville Collegiate Institute in the Thousand Islands area of eastern Ontario, turned her students into newspaper editors to reinforce key reading and writing skills. The Key to Good Assessments
getting the most from your classroom testsby Bob Wilson, Professor Emeritus, Queen’s University Spotlight
celebrating the success of an Ontario schoolFrom the Jane-Finch community, northwest of downtown Toronto, a team of teachers at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School report on the exceptional ways they work together and the innovative strategies they use to create literacy-rich classrooms. Data in Action
passionate about student successby Marjorie Clegg, former Head of Quality Assurance at the Ottawa-Carleton DSB How Would You Score This?
try your hand at scoring a student response!Take a look at how this Grade 6 mathematics question was scored. The rubric and rationale are provided. Plus, you’ll find a classroom tip to help your students reflect on their progress. Next issue:
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