what it is, why to do it and what are some things to do in the classroom ? on-going assessment for...
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What it is, why to do it and what are some things to do in the classroom ?
On-Going Assessment for Increased Student Learning
Presenter
Sue Mainville
Data and Assessment Specialist-Area 2
Here We Go!
• What is meant by on-going/assessment for learning?
• Why use the practice?• How can I use on-going/assessment for
learning to enhance what I currently do?• simple ways to begin a classroom transition
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Ongoing Assessment is like a GPS because…
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Formative
Assessment FOR
Learning
Ongoing Assessment is NOT
• a test• an interim test• frequent summative assessments
It is NOT formative unless something happens as a result of the evidence.
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Ongoing assessment is…
• to question rather than explain.• to listen rather than talk.• to center on student learning.• to assess for learning.
The instruction must change as a result of the assessment for it to be formative.
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Why Ongoing Assessment?
“Research reported shows conclusively that formative assessment does improve learning.”
- Assessment in Education 1998
“Reports conclude that formative assessment will improve student learning, even when not done ‘perfectly’.”
- James Popham, Ed.D (2011)
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Why Ongoing Assessment?• It supports the learning process
by serving as practice for students.
• It checks for understanding along the way and provides the teacher and student with feedback so the student can improve.
• It inspires the student to do better the next time.
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Why Ongoing Assessment?
• It gives students responsibility for their learning.
• Moves learning forward• It targets individual student needs• It gives on-going feedback• It works!
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Visible Learning: A Synthesis of over 800 meta analyses related to achievement by John Hattie
Brain Break
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx9a7sxVeNM
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Assessment FOR LearningCurricular components, classroom quizzes and activities
• Includes instructionally embedded activities• Usually teacher/locally developed• Yields rich diagnostic information• Informs and focuses instructional decisions• Occurs when we are teaching the components
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Things to Consider• Start small• Teach students new class
structure and climate• Ask fewer, better questions• Allow students freedom to
discuss• Explain to students their
responsibility in learning
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Ways to assess your students in the learning process
• Foldable and Graphic Organizers• Read, write, pair, share• 3-2-1• 3 Facts and a Fib• Vote with your feet• Exit Slips• ELA strategies and assessments
Increasing the Rigor in Multiple Choice Questions
George collected 489 rocks for his science project. Matthew collected100 fewer than George. How many rocks did Matthew collect?
a.389
b.479
c.589
d.379
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Defend your answer and then select another answer and explain why it is incorrect.
Next Steps
• Once you assess your students, take action based on those results.• reteach (usually in a different way based on their
learning style)• peer tutoring• small group• one-on-one
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Data Management
• Clip boards
• Standards-based Grade Book
• Writer’s Journals
with Conference Sheets
ResourcesBlack, Paul & Wiliam, D.(2001). “Inside the Black Box -Raising Standards Through
Classroom Assessment”, King’s College London School of Education.
Balanced Assessment: The Key to Accountability and Improved Student Learning, NEA (2003). http://www.nea.org/accountability/nearesources-accountability.html
Hattie, John,(2011). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of over 800 meta analyses related to achievement.
“(In)formative Assessments,” Harvard Education Letter, 2006.
Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers- www.parcconline.org
Popham, James Ed. D, (2011).
Reeves, Doug, (2012). “The Leadership and Learning Center, Visible Learning: Applying John Hattie’s Research to Maximize Learning in Your School” (webinar), 1/23/12.
Illinois State Board of Education – www.isbe.state.il.us
Show Me the Strategies - http://fcstn.net/show%20me%20the%20strategies.htm
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Contact Information
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Agurann H. BatesISBE-Thompson Building -Chicago, IL
Dr. Brenda M. Arrington – Area 1aROE/Professional Development Alliance-Joliet , IL
Tim Farquer – Areas 3&4Two Rivers Professional Development Center –Peoria, IL
Sue Mainville – Area 2K.I.D.S. - Loves Park, IL