Assessment

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ASSESSMENT & DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

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WHY ASSESSMENT, REALLY?

• Reasons to assess learning o Because you have to o To understand how and how well your students

are learning o To reflect back on your teaching and benefit

student learning

One rule:

standardized assessment tools like ISTEP are not an option IN teachers, since those are mandatory, and not something that the teacher can choose

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INFOGRAPHIC ABOUT FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

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TYPES OF ASSESSMENT FORMS

Assessed Knowledge

AssessmentTypes

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EXAMPLES OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

• Observations• Questioning• Discussion• Graphic organizer• Peer/self assessments• Practice presentations• Visual presentations• Constructive quizzes• Think pair share….etc

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ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Quiz Tools

oGoogle FormoQuizletoFunbrain.com oEasy Test MakeroWufoo

Rubric Tools

•Rubistar•iRubric•Rubric for Teachers

Assessment tools for LMSs• Respondus

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K-12 EXAMPLES

http://www.ixl.com/ http://www.neok12.com/Insects.htm

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SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES

ARTS Elementary

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SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES

English Language Arts Math

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SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES

Spanish Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, Grade1

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What do we do WITH the data of the assessment?

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Data-driven decision making Differentiated Instruction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT8mSAwIJdM

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DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

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DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

• Why should I use this in my classroom?o Already being required for schools – NCLB and

State Requiredo To systematically examine your students’

progress and performanceo Can provide you with vital information to help

you improve your teaching

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