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