Building Thinking Classrooms 2025 Annual Conference

What if assessment wasn’t about sorting students, but about helping them take the next step in their learning? In this session, we’ll reimagine assessment as a tool for growth, reflection, and empowerment—especially for marginalized math learners who have often been misjudged or underestimated. Grounded in the ICUCARE® and BTC Frameworks, we’ll explore strategies for assessment practices that honor student thinking, uncover strengths, and guide meaningful next steps. You’ll walk away with tools that shift the focus from labeling students to supporting their brilliance—one assessment moment at a time.
Pam Seda & Peter Liljedahl