Exploring Foundational Principle: “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.”

“…teachers generally listen for the ‘correct’ answer instead of listening for what they can learn about the students’ thinking; they listen evaluatively rather than interpretively. The teachers with whom we have worked have tried to address this issue by asking students questions that either prompt students to think or provide teachers with information that they can use to adjust instruction to meet learning needs.” – Leahy, S., Lyon, C., Thompson, M., & William, D. (2005)

Goals of this session  Deepen knowledge and understanding of the Foundational Principle – “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.”  Connect this knowledge and understanding to a selected resource  Share this learning with your team deciding how it may impact your work

Reading/ Reflecting upon Foundational Principle - “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.” As you read page 9, reflect upon and record the strengths and challenges in relation to this principle in your work.

Marian Small’s View Marian Small, Author/Educator/Consultant - “Assessment” How do Marian Small’s comments enhance your understanding of the Foundational Principle “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”?

Table Talk What resonates with you in relation to this Foundational Principle - “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.”

Selected Resources Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers, 2012–2013

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.” So What? Now What? What are the implications for your work?

Learning With and From Each Other How might this principle, “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”, support you in being more intentional and precise in your work? Record ideas to share with your Board Team.

Additional Resources athematicsResourceInventory.pdf esearch/capacityBuilding.html