Assessment Online

Assessment Online on TKI offers a wide range of information on how leaders and teachers can use assessment to enhance teaching and learning. This workshop will assist you to navigate quickly and easily within the Assessment site and find its wealth of resources. http://assessment.tki.org.nz

Welcome to this tour of the website that shows you where to find information and resources and more about: formative assessment in the classroom the collection and analysis of data moderation overall teacher judgments reporting to parents and whānau assessment tools and their most effective use.  http://assessment.tki.org.nz

Assessment Online homepage

Control centre – you should be able to access most things from here. ESL login for access to: e-asTTle PaCT NZQA SSE Search AOL or all TKI AOL site menu Newsletter and Latest news Key information AOL main sections with links to three top level pages Control centre – you should be able to access most things from here. Top level nav Search AOL or TKI ESL login Newsletter and latest news AOL menu Key information Main sections (8 altogether – 4 on the next page)

Main sections displaying links to three top level pages Key information Related links Contact us http://assessment.tki.org.nz Further 4 main sections – displaying three top level links More key information Assessment related links Contact link

Assessment in the classroom Formative assessment Assessment in the classroom is a big section Several names for the same thing: Assessment for learning in practice Assessment for learning Formative assessment Assess to learn – AtoL

Formative assessment http://assessment. tki. org Information about formative assessment can be found in these sections and resources: Assessment for learning/Assessment for learning in practice: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in-practice Teaching as inquiry: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Teaching-as-inquiry MoE position papers: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-position-papers As well Several names for the same thing: Assessment for learning in practice The section about Teaching as Inquiry has information about formative assessment As do the Ministry of Education’s position papers – valuable reading

Two ways to access Assessment for learning in practice (formative assessment) on the Assessment Online homepage: Menu Menu (expanded) Middle section http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in-practice When you’re looking for formative assessment information on the site there are two ways to access Assessment for learning in practice via the Assessment Online homepage.

Formative assessment “how to” information Formative assessment background information From the expanded menu find the topics that relate to Assessment for learning in practice – read down the smaller arrows Teaching as Inquiry and Assessment position papers are further down on the menu.

Useful formative assessment resources found throughout Assessment Online: Resources to support learning-focused relationships: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in-practice/Learning-focused-relationships/LFR-resources Readings and resources on formative assessment: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Readings-on-formative-assessment While there is much information – resources to support learning-focused relationships and readings on formative assessment are worth exploring.

Useful formative assessment PowerPoint presentations found throughout Assessment Online: Exploring Assessment for Learning: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2829/21024/version/1/file/Exploring+Assessment+for+Learning.ppt Learning focused relationships: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2472/18819/version/1/file/Learning+focused+relationships.ppt Clarity about the learning http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2657/20045/version/2/file/Clarity+about+the+learning(2).ppt Effective feedback: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2520/19023/version/1/file/Effective+feedback.ppt Self and peer assessment: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2690/20240/version/1/file/Self+and+peer+assessment.ppt Reflection: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2691/20243/version/1/file/Reflection.ppt Next Steps in Learning: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2823/21001/version/1/file/Next+Steps+in+Learning.ppt The site has a plethora of PowerPoint presentations intended for schools to use for PLD. These ones relate to formative assessment. We’ll look further at them in our activity.

Using evidence for learning The collection and analysis of data The Using evidence for learning section has everything you need to know, tools and more, about the collection and analysis of data.

Using evidence for learning http://assessment. tki. org The collection and analysis of high quality evidence is an essential component in the ongoing cycle of inquiry that is central to improving teaching and learning. As an essential component in the cycle of inquiry for improving teaching and learning is the collection and analysis of high quality evidence. Target setting Gathering evidence Working with data Reading and analysing data Two very useful links at the bottom: Assessment tool selector Assessment What next

Gathering evidence http://assessment. tki. org Gathering evidence involves understanding about: Types of evidence: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Types-of-evidence Using a range of assessment methods: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-methods Formative and summative assessment: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Formative-and-summative-assessment Involving students in assessment processes: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Involving-students

Developing a school-wide assessment strategy: http://assessment. tki Selecting an assessment tool: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-selection Managing assessment processes: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-processes

Working with data http://assessment. tki. org Working with data requires an understanding of the principles of data analysis. Topics, including interactive illustrations in this section cover: Standards-based assessment Types of data Reliability and validity Mean, median and standard deviation Percentages, percentiles and stanines Norms and effect sizes

The Excel tutorials on these pages provide practical instructions for: Loading or downloading data onto a spreadsheet http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Downloading-data Cleaning and formatting data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Cleaning-and-formatting-data Creating your own simple graphs http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Creating-your-own-simple-graphs Disaggregating data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Disaggregating-data

Reading and analysing data http://assessment. tki. org It is essential that educators are able to accurately read and interpret data, so that they know where students are in their learning, and are able to best set goals and plan for optimum teaching and learning. The topics in this section cover: Commonly used graphs: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/Topics/Common-graphs Data reports from assessment tools (e-asTTle, PAT, and STAR): http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/Topics/Data-reports-from-assessment-tools Data reports from SMS including KAMAR & Schoolmaster: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/ Topics/SMS-data-reports

Target or goal setting http://assessment. tki. org The general principles of target or goal setting should apply at each level of the school, including goal setting by students. The topics in this section cover: Effective target setting Target setting at the Board of Trustees level Target setting at the school and classroom level Planning for improvement Goal setting for students.

Consider the evidence http://assessment. tki. org This ready-to-use professional learning resource for schools: is designed to assist schools to make best use of evidence in making decisions aimed at improving student achievement. aims to engage leaders and teachers in thinking through some ideas, principles, and processes that will enhance the school’s approach to collecting and using data and other evidence. focuses on years 7–13, but the approach can be adapted for other school environments.

Moderation

Moderation http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Moderation Using moderation to ensure consistency of Overall teacher judgments (OTJs). The topics in this section cover: Why moderate? Moderation processes Moderation resources Moderation professional learning modules Cluster moderation project – a case study

Overall teacher judgments

Overall teacher judgments http://assessment. tki. org Guidance on the types of information and the definitions of achievement teachers can bring to bear on making their overall teacher judgments, and ways to increase the dependability of the judgments. Making an overall teacher judgment Definitions of achievement Increasing the dependability of OTJs NS Policy documents 2014 OTJ workshop resources

Assessment tools and resources

Assessment tools and resources http://assessment. tki. org Assessment tool selector, now housed on Assessment Online, provides comparative information about the range of assessment tools used in New Zealand schools. Alignment of assessment tools with National Standards supports teachers making OTJs with information on how scores for assessment tools align to the NS at that year level. What Next, a version of the e-asTTle What next tool, uses the TKI search to help teachers find resources for “what next” teaching and learning within chosen curriculum levels and areas.

These pages in the Assessment tools and resources section provide links to, information about, and tips for getting the most out of: Aromatawai: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Aromatawai e-asTTle: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/e-asTTle Commonly used assessments: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Commonly-used-assessments Tools for learners with diverse learning needs: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Tools-for-Learners-with-Special-Education-Needs ARB: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Assessment-Resource-Banks NCEA: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Assessment-Resource-Banks PaCT: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Progress-and-Consistency-Tool

Reporting to parents and whānau

Reporting to parents and whānau http://assessment. tki. org The topics in this section cover: Principles of effective reporting – including a framework for effective information sharing: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Principles-of-effective-reporting Process for reporting: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Process-for-reporting including information about: Information sharing diagram for school review Checking in with parents How to report in plain language

Examples and templates for download and adaptation by schools: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Examples-and-templates Introductory comments Comments across a range of curriculum areas Illustrating progress in Foundations for learning Reporting for students below NS How parents and whānau can help at home Student self assessment and reflection Examples from schools Expected levels of progress through the curriculum

Other useful resources Assessment Literacy: the possession of knowledge about the basic principles of sound assessment practice, including its terminology, the development and use of assessment methodologies and techniques, and familiarity with standards of quality in assessment. Target setting: a resource for Boards of Trustees

Thank you For further support please contact: assessment@tki.org.nz