Linda Yoder Science Lead Teacher, Lincoln County Schools

 To review formative assessments.  To practice the use of several formative assessment strategies to adapt to your classroom.  To share your ideas with the group.

FORMATIVEFORMATIVE

 is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides explicit feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes.  Learn NC 

 When incorporated into classroom practice, the formative assessment process provides information needed to adjust teaching and learning while they are still happening.  West Virginia Department of Education  fFormativeAssessment.html

 Wearing a helmet when riding a bike should be mandatory.  Choose corner  Pair and discuss  Discuss with group; change positions, if desired  Write a paragraph defend your final answer

 A There will be fewer natural resources available for future generations.  B There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere.  C There will be a decrease in water pollution.  D There will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes.

 Working at your table as a group  Sort the cards into more than one group  No grouping may have only one card  Discuss why you grouped the cards as you did  Be prepared to explain to your teacher and the class why you sorted the cards as you did  Group in another way; explain

 Recall: Summarize What you did in the lab  Explain: Explain the purpose of the lab  Results: Determine the results of the Lab and what they mean  Uncertainties: Describe what you are still unsure about.  New: Write at least two things that you learned from this lab.

 How will you use a new formative assessment strategy in your classroom, and how will this benefit you and your students?

FORMATIVEFORMATIVE

 To review formative assessments.  To practice the use of several formative assessment strategies to adapt to your classroom.  To share your ideas with the group.