Participants will explore how curricular Navigation Maps can transform assessment from a process focused on grades into one that communicates learning, growth, and next steps. Using a traditional unit test, we'll examine how conventional assessments often provide limited information about student understanding and then redesign the assessment using a Navigation Map to generate more meaningful evidence of learning. Through authentic student examples, participants will practice providing targeted feedback and explore how Navigation Maps support transparent, standards-aligned assessment and grading. Designed for Grades 7–9 educators familiar with Building Thinking Classrooms, this session offers practical strategies for making assessment more informative and reflective of student learning.
