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Family FeudAssessment of Bilingual Students
Gottlieb, M. 2006. Assessing English language learners: Bridges from language proficiency to academic
achievement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Chapter 1Top 6 Answers on the Board
Name the types of teachers who might work
with English Language Learners.
p.4
Chapter 2Top 3 Answers on the Board
Name the different types of supports for English
Language Learners.p. 29
Chapter 3Top 4 Answers on the Board
Name the language domains.
Throughout chapter 3
Chapter 4Top 4 Answers on the Board
Name the core content areas in which English Language Learners will
be required to learn both language and content.
Throughout chapter 4
Chapter 5Top 4 Answers on the Board
Name the phases for preparing the classroom
for assessment.p. 90
Chapter 6Top 4 Answers on the Board
Name the types of rubrics used to assess student
performance.p. 117
Chapter 7Top 5 Answers on the Board
Name the types of graphic organizers that could be used across core content areas to support English
Language Learners.p. 135
Chapter 8Top 6 Answers on the Board
Name the different ways standardized test scores
are reported.p. 153 & 154
Chapter 9Top 5 Answers on the Board
Name the most common types of entries that an
assessment portfolio might contain.
p. 178
Grading Systems: The Bridge to the
FutureBy: Tameka Caldwell
Using Student Portfolios for Assessment and Grading
What is a portfolio?Represent of students’ accomplishmentsDifferent kinds of portfolios
What is an assessment portfolio?A systematic collection of the processes
and products original of student workA collection of associated documentation
Can assessments portfolios be used as part of the grading scheme?Classroom or large-scale level (school, district,
state) Yes, if procedures are put in place to ensure care,
maintenance, and reliability.
How can assessment portfolios be helpful?If assigned grades based on English language
proficiency & academic content standards, assessment portfolios are useful for teachers who have ELL students who are: Transferring schools within district Reclassified into a new English language proficiency
level Eligible for transitioning from support services Considered for prereferral to special education
Features of Assessment Portfolios
Designed and centered on authentic context to capture English language learner’s language proficiency and academic achievement through performance assessment.
If designed properly, portfolios could represent:Learning in students’ native language and literacy
developmentInterdependence between oral language and literacy
developmentIntegration of language and contentHigher-level thinking through extended tasks and projectsStudents’ personal reflections & self-assessment
Portfolios should be portraits of students.Who they areWhat they can doHow they communicate
Contents of Assessment PortfoliosVoices in an Assessment Portfolio
StudentStudent & TeacherTeacherDistrict Mandate
Designing ConsiderationsStudent’s age, level of English language proficiency &
familiarity with portfoliosTypes of Entries
Summary SheetOriginal samples of student work & rubrics/narrative
feedbackMultimedia EntriesQuizzes & TestsPeer or student assessment/reflection
Reporting Grades through Portfolio Conferences
Teacher-Student ConferencesStudent involvement
Mid to high level ELL students may lead conference Low level ELL students may be guided by teacher Purpose: strengthen instruction and bond between
teacher & student
Family Member Conferences“Portfolio Night”Follow-up teacher/family member/student
conference
Website Resourceshttp://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/portf
olios.htmAssessment Toolbox – categorized very well &
provides portfolio ideas/assignments by subject)
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/practical.assessment.4.htmlDifferent types of assessments for ESL students
http://www.uu.edu/programs/tesl/MiddleSchool/assessment.htmDifferent types of assessments for regular &
ESL students
Websiteshttp://www.pgcps.org/~elc/portfolio.html
Detailed information on assessment portfolioshttp://www.teachervision.fen.com/assessment
/teaching-methods/20153.htmlSample portfolio ideas/assignments
http://youtu.be/LPwqK1moIHAElementary School
http://youtu.be/icTyeMx0CssHigh School