F A C T s
Formative
Assessment
Classroom
Techniques
visible thinking
assessment for learning
oral
written
What are we expecting students to know?
How do we know when they know it?
FACTS promote learning!
FACTS are formative assessments
Formative assessments provide feedback to teachers and students about the learning taking place
Formative assessments allow the teacher to monitor and adjust instruction
engagement inquiry concept development differentiation build confidence
agree & disagree card sorts examples & nonexamples concept maps graphs anchor charts
Frayer models hot seat interviews justified lists I have, Who has Venn diagrams opposing views
partner speak question stems sequencing cards journaling simulations experiments
visible thinking
summative assessments are usually pencil and paper
summative assessments measure outcomes of the learning
unit tests, semester exams, projects, presentations STAAR, SAT…
AUTOPSIES!
THE FINAL ANSWER!
AISD administers periodic diagnostic assessments…
built by AISD teachers
AISD Target Tests and Screeners provide teachers with progress monitoring
AISD Teachers use 3 types of assessment…
Formative Summative Diagnostic
Welcome to the AISD League of Exceptional Teachers!!!