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Formative Assessment in the
Driver’s Seat
Melissa K. PassehlOffice of Student AssessmentDepartment of Public Instruction
November 17, 2015ACP Leadership Conference
In This Session
Wisconsin’s Strategic Assessment Systems
CCR; setting the context; brief explanation; key messages
Formative PracticesThe “why and how” of transforming
teaching & learning
Using Formative Practices in ACPDriving personalized learning and
academic & career planning
How do we know if kids have learned?
Students and teachers use a variety of methods to assess learning—from in-the-
moment formative assessments that drive instruction—to periodic checks on
progress, and summative assessments that evaluate overall learning.
How do we know if kids have learned?
Schools strategically assess learning and balance their data needs by using efficient
assessment systems to produce the necessary information with the least amount
of testing.
Wisconsin’s new balance emphasizes the:
• Purposeful alignment of assessments and their resulting data to drive decision-making
• Critical role that formative practices play in driving teaching & learning
• Implementation of high quality assessments that produce reliable and valid information about students’ readiness for college & career, with the least amount of testing.
Strategic Assessment Systems
Based on ongoing evaluation of and reflection on student’s interests, abilities, values, and goals
Provides information needed to make informed choices about education, training, and careers
Activities related to ACP are already happening in schools, including those related to assessment practices (i.e., conferencing, inventories, goal setting, etc.)
Key Features of ACP
SAS & ACP: Alignment
Key Features of SAS
Purposeful alignment of assessments and their resulting data to drive decision-making
Critical role that formative practices play in driving teaching & learning
Implementation of high quality assessments that produce reliable and valid information about students’ readiness for college and career, with the least amount of testing.
• Videos, materials, facilitation guides, briefs, etc.
• Content & Learning, ELA/Mathematics
•WISElearn
•New Formative Practices Position at DPI
DPI’s Formative Resources
A New Balance
Formative Assessment is:
A.Mini/informal benchmark or summative tests
B.Immediate feedback allowing teachers to adjust instruction in the moment
C.Student self-reflection promoting metacognition, self-regulation, student ownership of learning
D.All of the above
Defining Formative Assessment
• Formative assessment occurs within the instructional cycle
• Provides immediate feedback to inform next steps
• At its core, formative assessment is a reflective practice for students and teachers
• Formative practices are the most powerful form of assessment because they’ve been shown to lead to improved student outcomes.
Key Features of Formative Assessment
• Student-centeredRequire student reflectionRequire student goal-setting
• Rely on feedback
• Embedded into the instructional cycle and classroom setting
• Powerful because they can lead to improved student outcomes
Common Features:ACP & Formative Assessment
ActivityFormative Examples ACP Examples
Student Centered Journaling Self-awareness Activity
Student Reflection
Student Goal Setting Sequence of Courses
Relies on student and teacher feedback
Portfolio
Embedded into instruction
Improves student outcomes
Questions & Feedback
