Introduction to The Assessment Process Part 1: students assessment is an integral part of the teaching process.

Assessment is/has become: A part of the instruction A part of standards-based teaching “Teaching to the Test” A part of the data driven evidence for what works Based on scientific research on how the brain works and how we learn.

Focus of this course is on: Assessment principles that lead to standards-based instruction Current research and directions in the assessment field Practical and realistic examples How to build assessment into the instructional process

Focus of this course is on: Understanding the importance of establishing good performance standards – AKA: Learning objectives Learning targets Learning goals Behavioral objectives

Focus of this course is on: How to communicate the standards/expectations to the students How Do We Do This? ?

Clear & Appropriate Learning Targets Statements of student performance; what students need to know, need to understand, and be able to do Also provides the criteria for judging the students’ performance. What are we Talking About ? GLEs and GSEs Developed and written by the state

Clear and Appropriate Learning Objectives These are the ones the Teachers write Relatively specific statements of student performance; usually at the end of a unit of instruction Indicates what the student Needs to know - Knowledge Be able to do - Action How they will demonstrate their understanding – Condition

Objective strips Chapter Objectives Adding the DOK Activity Time Objective strips Chapter Objectives Adding the DOK

DOKs

The Same Verb but Three different DOK Levels Describe the difference between metamorphic and igneous rocks. Describe three characteristics of metamorphic rocks. Describe a model that you might use to represent the relationships that exist within the rock cycle.

What DOK Level were they ? What Do You Think? DOK 2 Describe the difference between metamorphic and igneous rocks. (Requires cognitive processing to determine the differences in the two rock types) DOK 1 Describe three characteristics of metamorphic rocks. (Requires simple recall) DOK 3 Describe a model that you might use to represent the relationships that exist within the rock cycle. (Requires deep understanding of rock cycle and a determination of how best to represent it)

The Assessment Process Step 1: Assessment Before Instruction

In the Classroom, You want to get to know: the class dynamics the Individual Strengths Weaknesses Interests Attitudes Backgrounds

Assessment Before Instruction Before School Begins Guidance records Student Info. Cards IEP, ILP, special Plans Standardized test scores In The Classroom Elicit activities Observation Structures skills activities Pre-Tests