Assessment of Classroom Learning Q What is an

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Q: What is an Assessment? • A: two types of activities that is used for collecting information about how much knowledge and skill the student has learned (measurement) and making a judgment about the adequacy of the student’s level of learning (evaluation)

A. Q: Why Should we Assess Students Summative Learning? Evaluation -Assigning a grade to sum up how well a student performed B. Formative Evaluation -Quizzes, oral reading , worksheets; to monitor progress C. Diagnosis -Help teachers understand the level a student is on D. Effect on Learning -Students who take between 4 -6 exams during a term learn more than students who take fewer or no exams. Why is that?

Q: What are some Ways to Measure Student Learning? Written Test-measures knowledge about a A. subject -Selected Response, Short Answer, Essay B. Performance- use knowledge/skills to solve problems -Writing Assessments, Demonstrations, Exhibitions, Portfolios A. Use of Rubrics- scoring guide that specifies the capabilities that students should exhibit. B. Formative evaluation C. Responsive to Cultural Diversity

Q: What are the Disadvantage/Advantages of the Various Test? A. B. C. D. Selected – response/matching- can be easily scored. They allow teachers to ask many ? ’s in a short time -Disadvantage- they measure lower levels of learning and do not reveal what students know Short answer- are easy to write -Disadvantage- they measure lower levels of learning Essay- test a higher level of learning. Require students to recall and organize ideas -Disadvantage- hard to grade Performance- access how students complete tasks under realistic conditions, provide flexibility/creativity -Disadvantages: time consuming, explaining grades, help students, do not use summative evaluation

Q: How do you Evaluate Student Learning? A. Norm-Referenced grading- comparing students -based on non external criteria - evaluate advanced level of learning, SAT’s, Entrance Tests B. Criterion- Reference grading- compare students performance to stated criteria -Shows strengths/weaknesses C. Mastery Approach- master goals at own pace -Multiple Opportunities

Q: What are some Assessment Practices that You Should Avoid? A. B. C. D. E. Worshipping Averages Using zero indiscriminately Providing insufficient instruction Teaching one thing but testing for another Using pop quizzes to motivate students F. G. H. I. Keeping the nature and content of a test secret Keeping the criteria for an assignment secret Shifting criteria Combining apples/oranges

Q; What Technology can be used for Classroom Assessment? On average teachers spend 1/3 of their time on assessment activities. � Electronic Grade Books � Help teachers organize grades. Excel etc…. ’ � Digital Portfolio � Collection of works that is stored digitally for future references. Tk 20, Course. Den, CD’s, email

Quiz What two activities do assessment consist of? A. B. C. D. Measurement & Evaluation Performance & Written Test Summative & Formative Evaluation Selected response & Short answer Research indicates that students who take ____ exams during a term learn more. A. 1 or 2 B. 7 -10 C. 4 -6 D. None

Quiz All are advantages of performance test except? A. B. C. D. Using rubrics Time dedicated to helping students Formative Evaluation All of the above All of the following are examples of digital portfolios except? A. B. C. D. Cd’s Tk 20 corse. Den all of the above

Quiz How much time do teachers spend on assessment activities? A. B. C. D. 2/3 ½ ¾ 1/3 Ms. Harris would like to compare one student’s achievements to that of another student for evaluation purposes. What evaluation method would she most likely use? A. B. C. D. Mastery approach Criterion Reference IQ exams Norm Reference Grading

Quiz The GPS implements the standards in which teachers should teach. Students are expected to master each year by taking an exit exam. Which evaluation method is being utilized? A. B. C. D. Mastery approach Criterion Reference Norm Reference Grading IQ Exams Ms. Roberts notices that Chris works best at his own pace. It takes him multiple attempts before he fully grasp a concept. What type of evaluation would Ms. Roberts most likely use? A. B. C. D. IQ Exams Mastery approach Norm Reference Grading Criterion Reference

Quiz What tests are used to measure how much knowledge a student have about a topic? A. B. C. D. Written Performance Summative Evaluation Formative Evaluation T/ F Rubrics are used to communicate teacher expectations, and help monitor progress? A. True B. False