1. poll everywhere: engaging formative assessment
praxia apostle, humanities teacher
tacoma science and math institute
poll everywhere: engaging formative assessment

2. My teaching context
I teach in a public high school which specializes in math and science located in Point Defiance Park
I teach a 90-minute Humanities class which integrates Language Arts and Social Studies through a thematic curriculum

3. Defining and situating Formative Assessment
So What Do They Really Know by Cris Tovani (p.13)
Gives students the opportunity to show what they are thinking immediately
Regardless of skill level, all students can participate
Learners leave tracks of their thinking, so teachers can adjust instruction to better meet their needs

4. Defining and situating Formative Assessment
So What Do They Really Know by Cris Tovani (p.14)
Qualities of Formative Assessment
Qualities of Summative Assessments
Along the way, everyday instructional practice
At the end, after learning has occurred, with no chance to redo
Daily practice toward a product
Product only
Immediate feedback for the teacher and learner
Feedback for both the teacher and learner often delayed
Informs the teacher and learner so instruction and practice can be adjusted the next day
Informs instruction and course design
Focuses on the task; geared toward understanding
Focuses on the individual’s mastery of information at a specific point in time
Allows assessor to get and give immediate feedback to improve student achievement
Frequently used as a way to sift and sort students; serves as a gatekeeper

5. Objectives for today Workshop Objectives Common Core Standards
Gain familiarity with the Poll Everywhere, and two other formative assessment tools.
Discuss a germane topic in the teaching of language arts.
Reading Standards for Literature 6-12: Key Details and Ideas
1. “Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.”

6. Poll Everywhere Free and unblocked access at www.polleverywhere.com
Uses cell phones with text messaging capabilities or IM (instant messaging) through an internet connection.

7. Human Spectrum Strongly Strongly Agree Disagree
Move to the space in the room that represents your viewpoint.
Be ready to share.

8. Exit Reflection
Option 1: Do you think this was a fair prompt to pose to the workshop? Why or why not?
Option 2: How did you respond to the prompt? What personal or social values did you or others consider when responding?
Option 3: Does the writing instruction which takes place in your classroom fit with how you responded to the prompt? Please explain.