Chapter 9 Designing Systems of Assessment Gabriela Pea

Chapter 9 Designing Systems of Assessment Gabriela Peña

Don’t make this mistake � Falling �“If under the Old Adage it can’t be tested, it isn’t worth teaching. ”

Benefits of computer � Helps teachers � Don’t depend on books �A more problem solving approach

Incorporation of Technology led to Dilemma � Assessments from district were not measuring � Teachers decided that there should be other types of assessments: ◦ Portfolios ◦ Performance Test

Traditional Assessment Practices � Norm-referenced Tests � Criterion-referenced � Standardized Tests

The Alternative Assessment Movement Constructivists Perspective � Notice knowledge and skills � Observe how students interact and solve problems � Provide multiple ways for students to learn and demonstrate their learning

Educational Testing Educational Assessment Emphasis on hig her order thinking Emphasis on fa cts and skills Standardize tes ting formats Multiple forms of assessment “If it’s worth learning, it is w orth assessing. ”

Aligning Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment � 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

Assessment for multimedia projects � Point System � Holistic Rubric � Narrative form of evaluation

Alternative Assessment Strategies Holistic Rubrics Analytic Rubrics � Evaluates product as a whole � Does not analyze individual strengths and weaknesses. � Provides quick evaluation different parts � Analyzes strengths and weaknesses � Provides a clear criteria based on the different parts

General Rubrics Specific Rubrics � Identifies � Evaluates a broad category of tasks areas: different ◦ Student’s presentation ◦ Student’s understanding

Developing Rubrics � Define the type � Define clear criteria � Determine a high-level and low-level product � Analyzing students’ work

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