Creating a rubric should be a starting point for an alternative assessment. The more clear we can be with expectations for our students the better they will perform. Rubric’s should be consistent and give feedback for improvement. #ch15#letthemknowtheexpectations
Lots for ELL students to overcome. We shouldn’t let outdated teaching techniques be one of them. As our ELL pop grows we need to be ready to assess their learning appropriately. Mods should be used to bridge the gap until language level is proficient. #ch14#learnwhattheyknow
Teachers should use a variety of assessment methods for all students including those identified as Sped, 504, GT etc. All efforts should be made to accurately assess all students understanding. #ch13#foreverystudent
Performance assessments not only assess deeper understanding and reasoning but also assess communication and presentation skills. Scoring inconsistencies and resources are hurdles to overcome but PA’s can be a powerful assessment tool in the classroom. #educ5350#ch10
Completion, short answer and essay questions allow students to not only demonstrate knowledge but also deep understanding and reasoning skills (essays). Tasks should be clearly defined and scoring should be established ahead of time and should be done by question. #educ5350#ch9
Selected response items-mc, matching, tf etc. can be difficult to write but when done correctly can efficiently, effectively and objectively assess students over a variety of knwldge and undrstding. You must have clearly defined learning targets before starting! #educ5350#ch8
A well planned summarize should test more than just knowledge, be over specific objectives, be created prior to the unit, have the correct formatting and length, and be given in an appropriate physical environment. #planahead#educ5350#mekeitcount
Short pretests with established learning outcomes can provide a pathway to meet the needs of all of your current students. Just because it worked last year doesn’t mean it will work this year. #makeadjustments#educ5350#ch5
In order for an assessment to be high quality it must be useful to the students and teachers and provide a means in which learning can be demonstrated and feedback given. Without feedback and an opportunity to grow what’s the point? #highstakestesting#educ5350#ch3
In order to get students to the next step everyone should know where they are going. Clearly defined differentiated and student friendly learning targets are must haves before considering any assessment. #knowwhereyouregoing#ch2#educ5350
Assessments can be given b/f during or after a lesson all w/ dif purposes. Whether it is to plan the trip, make adjustments or reflect on how you got there all assessments can have value. Assessments must be used to define what the step will be. #ch1#educ5350
We should abandon grading practices that cause students to stop believing in their own potential. Their self-worth influences their performance. #LeadInclusion#sblchat