gathering evidence. a type of assessment with respect to how and when evidence of student learning...
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT I
Gathering Evidence
WHAT IS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT? A type of assessment with respect to
how and when evidence of student learning is gathered; consists of a number of components that work together to effect student motivation and achievement.
Involves the gathering of evidence of student learning, providing feedback to students, and adjusting instructional strategies to enhance achievement.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT CYCLE
Evaluate Evidence
Feedback to students
Instructional
adjustments
Gather evidence of
learning
EVALUATE EVIDENCE Interpretations Absence of bias
FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS
Immediate Specific
INSTRUCTIONAL ADJUSTMENTS Next steps Students activities
GATHER EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Informal observation Questioning Structured exercises Student self-evaluations
INFORMAL FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT OBSERVATION Nonverbal behavior – Body language
INFORMAL ORAL QUESTIONING State the question clearly and succinctly
so that the intent of the question is understood
Match questions with learning targets Involve the entire class Allow sufficient wait time for student
responses Give appropriate responses to student
answers
INFORMAL ORAL QUESTIONING Avoid questions that can be answered
with “yes” or “no” Use probes to extend initial answers Avoid tugging, guessing, and leading
questions Avoid asking students what they think
they know Ask questions in the appropriate order
FORMAL FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT A planned activity Usually for the entire class Student knowledge and understanding
is assessed Results used by teachers to give
feedback and plan instruction Some amount of time between
gathering of data and interpretation
FORMAL FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (PG 121 )
Preinstructional structured exercises Pretests Homework In-class assignments Quizzes and unit tests Classroom response systems Benchmark assessments Teacher expectations