Rick Wormeli

Rick Wormeli is an experienced educator and author known for his research on effective teaching and assessment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of fair, meaningful evaluation of student learning, advocating for approaches like ongoing feedback, formative assessment, and flexible grading practices. Wormeli encourages teachers to focus on understanding students’ progress and providing opportunities for growth rather than solely assigning final grades. His work promotes nurturing a supportive classroom environment where assessment serves to guide learning, celebrating growth and mastery over time. Overall, he aims to improve educational practices to better support student success.