1. Assessment Online

2. Assessment Online on TKI offers a wide range of information on how leaders and teachers can use assessment to enhance teaching and learning. This workshop will assist you to navigate quickly and easily within the Assessment site and find its wealth of resources. http://assessment.tki.org.nz

3. Welcome to this tour of the website that shows you where to find information and resources and more about: formative assessment in the classroom the collection and analysis of data moderation overall teacher judgments reporting to parents and whānau assessment tools and their most effective use. http://assessment.tki.org.nz

4. Assessment Online homepage

5. AOL main sections with links to three top level pages AOL site menu Search AOL or all TKI Key information Newsletter and Latest news ESAA login for access to: e-asTTle PaCT Digistore NZQA SSE

6. Key informationMain sections displaying links to three top level pages Contact us Related links http://assessment.tki.org.nz

7. Assessment in the classroom Formative assessment

8. Formative assessment http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom Information about formative assessment can be found in these sections and resources: Assessment for learning/Assessment for learning in practice: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in- practice http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in- practice Teaching as inquiry: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Teaching-as-inquiry http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Teaching-as-inquiry MoE position papers: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the- classroom/Assessment-position-papers http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the- classroom/Assessment-position-papers

9. Two ways to access Assessment for learning in practice (formative assessment) on the Assessment Online homepage: Menu Middle section Menu (expanded) http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in-practice

10. Formative assessment “how to” information Formative assessment background information

11. Useful formative assessment resources found throughout Assessment Online: Resources to support learning-focused relationships: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in- practice/Learning-focused-relationships/LFR-resources http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Assessment-for-learning-in- practice/Learning-focused-relationships/LFR-resources Readings and resources on formative assessment: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Readings-on-formative-assessment http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-in-the-classroom/Readings-on-formative-assessment

12. Useful formative assessment PowerPoint presentations found throughout Assessment Online: Exploring Assessment for Learning: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2829/21024/version/1/file/Exploring+Assessment+for+Learning.ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2829/21024/version/1/file/Exploring+Assessment+for+Learning.ppt Learning focused relationships: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2472/18819/version/1/file/Learning+focused+relationships.ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2472/18819/version/1/file/Learning+focused+relationships.ppt Clarity about the learning http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2657/20045/version/2/file/Clarity+about+the+learning(2).ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2657/20045/version/2/file/Clarity+about+the+learning(2).ppt Effective feedback: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2520/19023/version/1/file/Effective+feedback.ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2520/19023/version/1/file/Effective+feedback.ppt Self and peer assessment: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2690/20240/version/1/file/Self+and+peer+assessment.ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2690/20240/version/1/file/Self+and+peer+assessment.ppt Reflection: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2691/20243/version/1/file/Reflection.ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2691/20243/version/1/file/Reflection.ppt Next Steps in Learning: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2823/21001/version/1/file/Next+Steps+in+Learning.ppt http://assessment.tki.org.nz/content/download/2823/21001/version/1/file/Next+Steps+in+Learning.ppt

13. Using evidence for learning The collection and analysis of data

14. Using evidence for learning http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning The collection and analysis of high quality evidence is an essential component in the ongoing cycle of inquiry that is central to improving teaching and learning.

15. Gathering evidence http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence Gathering evidence involves understanding about: Types of evidence: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering- evidence/Topics/Types-of-evidence http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering- evidence/Topics/Types-of-evidence Using a range of assessment methods: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-methods http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-methods Formative and summative assessment: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Formative-and-summative-assessment http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Formative-and-summative-assessment Involving students in assessment processes: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence- for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Involving-students http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence- for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Involving-students

16. Developing a school-wide assessment strategy: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using- evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-strategy http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using- evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-strategy Selecting an assessment tool: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-selection http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-selection Managing assessment processes: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-processes http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for- learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Assessment-processes

17. Working with data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data Working with data requires an understanding of the principles of data analysis. Topics, including interactive illustrations in this section cover: Standards-based assessment Types of data Reliability and validity Mean, median and standard deviation Percentages, percentiles and stanines Norms and effect sizes

18. The Excel tutorials on these pages provide practical instructions for: Loading or downloading data onto a spreadsheet http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Downloading-data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Downloading-data Cleaning and formatting data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Cleaning-and-formatting-data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Cleaning-and-formatting-data Creating your own simple graphs http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Creating-your-own-simple-graphs http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Creating-your-own-simple-graphs Disaggregating data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Disaggregating-data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Working-with-data/Topics/Disaggregating-data

19. Reading and analysing data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data It is essential that educators are able to accurately read and interpret data, so that they know where students are in their learning, and are able to best set goals and plan for optimum teaching and learning. The topics in this section cover: Commonly used graphs: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing- data/Topics/Common-graphs http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing- data/Topics/Common-graphs Data reports from assessment tools (e-asTTle, PAT, and STAR): http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/Topics/Data-reports-from- assessment-tools http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/Topics/Data-reports-from- assessment-tools Data reports from SMS including KAMAR & Schoolmaster: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using- evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/ Topics/SMS-data-reports http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using- evidence-for-learning/Reading-and-analysing-data/ Topics/SMS-data-reports

20. Target or goal setting http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Target-setting The general principles of target or goal setting should apply at each level of the school, including goal setting by students. The topics in this section cover: Effective target setting Target setting at the Board of Trustees level Target setting at the school and classroom level Planning for improvement Goal setting for students.

21. Consider the evidence http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Consider-the-evidence http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Using-evidence-for-learning/Gathering-evidence/Topics/Consider-the-evidence This ready-to-use professional learning resource for schools: is designed to assist schools to make best use of evidence in making decisions aimed at improving student achievement. aims to engage leaders and teachers in thinking through some ideas, principles, and processes that will enhance the school’s approach to collecting and using data and other evidence. focuses on years 7–13, but the approach can be adapted for other school environments.

22. Moderation

23. Moderation http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Moderation Using moderation to ensure consistency of Overall teacher judgments (OTJs). The topics in this section cover: Why moderate? Moderation processes Moderation resources Moderation professional learning modules Cluster moderation project – a case study

24. Overall teacher judgments

25. Overall teacher judgments http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Overall-teacher-judgment Guidance on the types of information and the definitions of achievement teachers can bring to bear on making their overall teacher judgments, and ways to increase the dependability of the judgments. Making an overall teacher judgment Definitions of achievement Increasing the dependability of OTJs NS Policy documents 2014 OTJ workshop resources

26. Assessment tools and resources

27. Assessment tools and resources http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources Assessment tool selector, now housed on Assessment Online, provides comparative information about the range of assessment tools used in New Zealand schools.Assessment tool selector Alignment of assessment tools with National Standards supports teachers making OTJs with information on how scores for assessment tools align to the NS at that year level.Alignment of assessment tools with National Standards What Next, a version of the e-asTTle What next tool, uses the TKI search to help teachers find resources for “what next” teaching and learning within chosen curriculum levels and areas.What Next

28. These pages in the Assessment tools and resources section provide links to, information about, and tips for getting the most out of: Aromatawai: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Aromatawai http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Aromatawai e-asTTle: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/e-asTTle http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/e-asTTle Commonly used assessments: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools- resources/Commonly-used-assessments http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools- resources/Commonly-used-assessments Tools for learners with diverse learning needs: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment- tools-resources/Tools-for-Learners-with-Special-Education-Needs http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment- tools-resources/Tools-for-Learners-with-Special-Education-Needs ARB: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Assessment-Resource-Banks http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Assessment-Resource-Banks NCEA: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Assessment-Resource-Banks http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Assessment-Resource-Banks PaCT: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Progress-and-Consistency-Tool http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Assessment-tools-resources/Progress-and-Consistency-Tool

29. Reporting to parents and whānau

30. Reporting to parents and whānau http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-families-and-whanau The topics in this section cover: Principles of effective reporting – including a framework for effective information sharing: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Principles-of-effective-reporting http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Principles-of-effective-reporting Process for reporting: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Process-for-reporting including information about: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Process-for-reporting –Information sharing diagram for school review –Checking in with parents –How to report in plain language

31. Examples and templates for download and adaptation by schools: http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Examples-and-templates http://assessment.tki.org.nz/Reporting-to-parents-whanau/Examples-and-templates –Introductory comments –Comments across a range of curriculum areas –Illustrating progress in Foundations for learning –Reporting for students below NS –How parents and whānau can help at home –Student self assessment and reflection –Examples from schools –Expected levels of progress through the curriculum

32. Other useful resources Assessment Literacy: the possession of knowledge about the basic principles of sound assessment practice, including its terminology, the development and use of assessment methodologies and techniques, and familiarity with standards of quality in assessment.Assessment Literacy Target setting: a resource for Boards of TrusteesTarget setting

33. Thank you For further support please contact: assessment@tki.org.nz