In the Mindset Minute (2:36) Tom highlights the book, “The Biology of Belief” by Dr. Bruce Lipton. It is one of the most influential books in terms of Tom’s mindset and outlook on life. Then (8:36) Tom is joined by singer, songwriter, and former student Nikita Afonso to talk about her growing music career. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:51), Tom asserts that it’s time to ask those who resist assessment and grading reform to substantiate their resistance with research, not just their opinion.

• Nikita on Facebook
• Nikita on Instagram
• www.nikitaafonso.com

  UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out
  • Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out
  • Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action
  • Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out
  • St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

    NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

 

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

 

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

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