4. Assessment
The effective educator consistently:
A. Analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments and measures to diagnose students' learning needs, informs instruction based on those needs and drives the learning process;
In the slide show above, the teacher used data gained from testing to plan and reteach concepts that the students may have struggled with.
B. Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning objectives and lead to mastery;
While teaching the Listen and Learn unit about American explorers, I made a fill in the blank quiz about Lewis and Clark and their travels across the newly purchased west. I also created a game for the students, using facts and concepts that I taught them. This summative assessment is called" What we have learned Jeopardy". I took questions from the Listen and Learn books, Language Skills, and Math put them on index cards. The students work in teams to answer them. They have to use complete sentences to answer and can get a tally mark for correct answers.
C. Uses a variety of assessment and testing conditions to monitor student progress, achievement and learning gains;
Using various assessments, teachers can monitor the students' progress during the lessons. Using dry erase boards, games such as "Sparkle" and other activities such as "Quiz, Quiz, Show" the teacher can know if the student is understanding the concept being taught, while instruction is happening.
D. Modifies assessments and testing conditions to accommodate learning styles and varying levels of knowledge;
An ESE student completes only half of the math facts test. He is given extra time and less problems to complete it. The same student is given the same spelling test in class. He is graded only on the front page of the test and not the dictation part. He is encouraged to complete the second part of the spelling assessment but is not graded on it at this point.
E. Shares the importance and outcomes of student assessment data with the student and student's parent/ caregiver(s); and
The students test weekly on Math Facts. Shown in the photo to the left is a chart that is kept in the student's binder. The student colors in the groups they have mastered. This information is available to the parent or caregiver on a daily basis. This helps to see his or her progress. The students also receive report cards quarterly and the district tests and class weekly tests are put on the class website for parents to review.
F. Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information.
A teacher can use the pinnacle grading system as well as the performance matters program to view testing results and progress of each student. At the left is a printout of the class' progress in Math Facts. I was able to see which students needed additional practice. We made flashcards of these math problems for them to practice.