1. Gabriela Peña

2.  Falling under the Old Adage  “If it can’t be tested, it isn’t worth teaching.”

3.  Helps teachers  Don’t depend on books  A more problem solving approach

4.  Assessments from district were not measuring  Teachers decided that there should be other types of assessments: ◦ Portfolios ◦ Performance Test

5.  Norm-referenced Tests  Criterion-referenced Tests  Standardized Tests

6. Constructivists Perspective  Notice knowledge and skills  Observe how students interact and solve problems  Provide multiple ways for students to learn and demonstrate their learning

7. Educational Testing Educational Assessment “If it’s worth learning, it is worth assessing.” Multiple forms of assessment Emphasis on higher order thinking Standardize testing formats Emphasis on facts and skills

8.  Allow teachers to articulate the instructional goals more clearly.  Teachers would be given the opportunity to practice how they themselves overcome barriers in problem solving situations

9.  Point System  Holistic Rubric  Narrative form of evaluation

10. Holistic RubricsAnalytic Rubrics  Evaluates product as a whole  Does not analyze individual strengths and weaknesses.  Provides quick evaluation  Evaluates different parts  Analyzes strengths and weaknesses  Provides a clear criteria based on the different parts

11. General RubricsSpecific Rubrics  Identifies a broad category of tasks  Evaluates different areas: ◦ Student’s presentation ◦ Student’s understanding

12.  Define the type  Define clear criteria  Determine a high-level and low-level product  Analyzing students’ work

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