(IN)FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Are You… ASSESSMENT SAVVY?

Skilled in gathering accurate information about students learning?

Using it effectively to promote further learning?

Objectives

Describe 3 types of assessments and identify the purpose of each (why)

Identify assessment targets (what)

Explain various methods of assessment (how)

Apply assessment information to current teaching experience

Understand the various reasons as to why Understand the various reasons as to why assessment is essential in teaching/learningassessment is essential in teaching/learning

HOW DO YOU ASSESS?

List some ways you typically assess students in your classroom.

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WHEN DO YOU ASSESS?

Traditionally, teachers have assessed students at the end of an instructional unit or sequence.

However, when assessment and However, when assessment and instruction are interwoven, both instruction are interwoven, both the students and the teacher the students and the teacher benefit. benefit.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Summative Assessment

(Assessment OF Learning)

Pre – Assessment

Formative Assessment

(Assessment FOR Learning)

PRE-ASSESSMENT

The purpose of pre-assessment is to determine what students know about a topic before it is taught.

Pre-assessment will help the teacher determine flexible grouping patterns and should be used regularly.

Pre-Assessment Strategies

Checklist Pre-test KWL Charts Graphic Organizers Pre-test Student Discussions Student

Demonstrations

Student Products Student Work Samples Show of hands/EPR

(Every Pupil Response) Standardized Test Data Teacher Observation Writing Prompts Writing Samples

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Assessments FOR learning happens Assessments FOR learning happens while learning is still underway.while learning is still underway.

These are assessments that: are conducted throughout teaching and

learning to diagnose student needs plan the next steps in instruction provide students with feedback they can use

to improve the quality of their work help students see and feel how they are in

control of their journey to success

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

This Type of Assessment

is NOT about accountability…

it is about GETTING GETTING BETTERBETTER!!!!

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SevenSeven StrategiesStrategies

Where am I going?

1. Provide a clear and understandable vision of the learning target

What Can Be Assessed?

Knowledge Mastery

Performance Skills

ReasoningProficiency

Ability to Create Products

ACHIEVEMENT TARGETSACHIEVEMENT TARGETS

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SevenSeven StrategiesStrategies

Where am I going?

1. Provide a clear and understandable vision of the learning target

2. Use examples and models of strong and weak work

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SevenSeven StrategiesStrategies

Where am I now?

3. Offer regular descriptive feedback.

4. Teach students to self-assess and set goals.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SevenSeven StrategiesStrategiesHow can I close the gap??

5. Design lessons to focus on one aspect of quality at a time.

6. Teach students focused revision.

7. Engage students in self-reflection, and let them keep track of and share their learning.

Formative Assessment Strategies

Conference Cooperative Learning

Activities Demonstrations Exit Card Graphic Organizers “I Learned” Statements Interviews Journal Entry KWLs

Learning Logs Oral Presentations Peer Evaluations Problem Solving Activities Products Questioning Quiz Response Groups Self-Evaluations

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

This type of assessment is a successful

end productend product and/or the

fulfilling of the pre-stated objective.

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

A summative assessment/evaluation is designed to: provide information make judgments about student achievement at the

end of a sequence of instruction, (e.g., final drafts/attempts, tests, exam, assignments, projects, performances)

It is a means to determine a student’s mastery It is a means to determine a student’s mastery and understanding of information, skills, concepts, and understanding of information, skills, concepts, or processes.or processes.

Summative Assessment Strategies

Unit Test Performance Task Product/Exhibit Demonstration Portfolio Review

The Assessment–Instruction Process

Summative Assessment

“making sure”

Pre – Assessment

“finding out”

Formative Assessment “checking

in” “feedback” “student involvement”

What types of Assessment Methods Can Be Used?

SelectedResponse

Performance Assessments

Extended WrittenResponse

PersonalCommunication

ASSESSMENT METHODSASSESSMENT METHODS

What types of Assessment Methods Can Be Used?

SelectedResponse

ASSESSMENT METHODSASSESSMENT METHODS

Students select

the correct/best

response from

a list provided

Multiple choice, true/false, matching,short answer, fill-in questions

What types of Assessment Methods Can Be Used?

Extended WrittenResponse

ASSESSMENT METHODSASSESSMENT METHODS

Students construct a written answer in response to a question or task

Compare …… Analyze…… Interpret….Solve a problem and explain work… Describe in detail…

What types of Assessment Methods Can Be Used?

Performance Assessments

ASSESSMENT METHODSASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment is based on observing a performance/product

and making a judgment

Performances: *playing an instrument, *carrying out steps in

an experiment*speaking in a foreign language

*working productivelyin a group

Products:*term paper*lab report*work of art

What types of Assessment Methods Can Be Used?

PersonalCommunication

ASSESSMENT METHODSASSESSMENT METHODS

Determine what a student has learned through

personal interaction with them*Responding to journals/logs

*Asking questions during instruction

*Interviewing students in conferences

*Giving examinationsorally

Matching Assessment Targets and Methods

Knowledge Mastery

ReasoningProficiency

Skills

Ability toCreate Products

TargetsTargets Selected Response

Extended Written

Response

PerformanceAssessment

Personal Communication

Match the assessments at your table with the target and

method

Classroom Assessments

Some teachers Some teachers

talk about: talk about:

LEARNINGLEARNING GRADESGRADES

Can these co-exist peacefully? Should one receive emphasis over the other?

VERSUS

SOME FINAL THOUGHTS

Formative Assessment:Formative Assessment:

Refers to what happens on a daily basis in the classroom

Provides teachers with information about specific next instructional steps for students:

Assessment Drives Instruction.Assessment Drives Instruction.

Students know where they are at instructionally and where they need to go

On-going assessment provides continual feedback that helps students progress over time