Chapter+4+Assessing+the+Learner

Purpose of Assessment

 * //Pretest//
 * the purpose of a pretest is to determine what the student already knows, what further instruction is needed, what re-teaching needs to take place, and interests and feelings students have about different areas of study.
 * pre-tests help the instrucotr set up flexible groupings (Total, Alone, Partner, or Small groups )
 * They should be administer 2-3 weeks before information is to be taught
 * Pretest should:
 * cover the whole unit
 * include simple to complex tasks
 * concrete to abstract understanding
 * recall of facts
 * multiple ways to show information
 * allow for drawing, interpreting, or demonstarting
 * have open ended questions
 * //Informal pre-assessment//
 * demonstrate with manipulatives
 * use interest surveys
 * use dialog
 * analyze pretest data
 * //Rank scores//
 * Determine the best use of flexible grouping
 * create timelines for the unit or topic of study
 * determine levels of mastery that already exist
 * beyond expectations (ready for application)
 * mastered (a basic understanding)
 * approaching mastery
 * introductory, novice, or beginner

Samples of Informal Pre-Assessment pp. 49-53

 * squaring off ( either on the board or in the corners of the room, have students designate their own level of understanding from "I know very little", to "I know some", to "I know a lot", and finally "I know all about this"
 * boxing - have students nested boxes. In the outside box they write what they know about the topic, on the inside box they write goals or what they want to learn
 * yes/no cards - these are note cards with "yes" on one side and "no" on the other. They are to be used as feedback tools during class discussion
 * graffiti fact - Post a board with the following information collected from students about a given topic.
 * What we knew
 * What we learned
 * What we want to learn next

Surveys at Work pp 54 - 57

 * construct quality surveys
 * simple interest
 * content

Assessment tools to use during the learning

 * Thumb It
 * Fist of Five
 * Face the Fact
 * Reaching for the Top
 * Seedometer Reading

Reflections After The Learning

 * Wraparounds
 * Talking Topic
 * Converstaion Circles
 * Donut
 * Rotation Reflection
 * Paper Pass
 * Draw It!
 * Data Board
 * Grand Fianle Comment

Portfolios

 * What are they?
 * Why use them?
 * How do we use them?
 * Collect
 * Select
 * Reflect
 * Project