1. Now and in the Future... Classroom Assessment in Alberta Schools

2. Assessment in Alberta

3. Assessment for Learning? Strategies vs Principles

4. I ‘do’ assessment for learning. I give 2 nd chances. But how many 2 nd chances do I have to give?

5. I ‘do’ assessment for learning. But how do I motivate students to hand work in on time? I don’t give zeroes.

6. Assessment for Learning Strategies what Principles why

7. Principles of Assessment for Learning Shared responsibility Clear learning destination Shared understanding of quality Opportunity for practice and feedback Multiple ways to demonstrate learning x

8. I ‘do’ assessment for learning. I give 2 nd chances. But how many 2 nd chances do I have to give? Principles of Assessment for Learning Shared responsibility Clear learning destination Shared understanding of quality Opportunity for practice and feedback Multiple ways to demonstrate learning

9. I ‘do’ assessment for learning. But how do I motivate students to hand work in on time? I don’t give zeroes. Principles of Assessment for Learning Shared responsibility Clear learning destination Shared understanding of quality Opportunity for practice and feedback Multiple ways to demonstrate learning

10. Key Purposes of Assessment for Learning Provides feedback to students while learning is taking place Provides information to teachers to help guide instruction

11. A focus on formative assessment does not just add on a few techniques here and there – it organizes the whole teaching and learning venture around learning, and supports teachers in organizing the learning experiences of their students more productively. Black & Wiliam (2003, p. 79)

12. In Search of the Big Ideas But what about the tests?

13. The assessments that drive academic learning and self concept are those used by teachers in classrooms. Richard J. Stiggins

14. Preparing the Way for Valid Results KnowledgeComprehen- sion ApplicationAnalysisSynthesisEvaluation Selected Response Written Response Performance Assessment Observation Personal Communication © Alberta Assessment Consortium 2011 WHAT will we accept as evidence? HOW will we gather that evidence?

16. Why assessment for learning?

17. Its the way we’ve always done it!

18. It’s time to reconsider... Principles of Assessment for Learning Shared responsibility Clear learning destination Shared understanding of quality Opportunity for practice and feedback Multiple ways to demonstrate learning