4. Learning Progressions
How to *e forma*ve
assessment processes
with 21st century
skills
How forma*ve
assessment is part of
the instruc*onal
process
What Forma*ve
Assessment is
NOT
7. Good teaching includes...
Learning Progressions
Learning Goals and Success Criteria
Descrip*ve Feedback
Self Assessment & Peer Assessment
Collabora*on
Formative Assessment and Next-Generation Assessment Systems: Are We Losing an Opportunity?
Heritage, Margaret. Chief Council of State School Officers. September 2010
12. Creating a Probe
Use the “actions menu”
to start, edit, print, and
more!
13. Assigning Probes to Students
Copy this login code
And assign to students by going to
assignments.discoveryeducation.com
and clicking here
14. How do we deliver this formative
assessment product?
Why do we need a digital platform?
» Accessibility
– 24 hours a day. No need to stop learning because the bell rung
» Communication
– Keep parents informed
» Saves Instructional Time
– No delay identifying student misconceptions and learning gaps
16. A 3rd Grade Example
http://mrschutt.wikispaces.com/Weekly+Skill+Strategy
17. Closing Thoughts
Do not wait; the time will never be “just right.” Start where
you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at
your command, and better tools will be found as you go
along.
-Napoleon Hill, American speaker and motivational writer
18. Digital Tools used:
Web 2.0 Tools demonstrated: Progress Zone:
» WallWisher » For more info search for
http://wallwisher.com “Progress Zone Online
» Glogster Tutorial” in the Help menu
http://edu.glogster.com http://discoveryeducation.com
» Google Docs: Forms » Search the DEN Forums
www.docs.google.com http://
forums.discoveryeducation.com
» Wikispaces /viewtopic.php?f=13&t=51
http://Ktschutt.wikispaces.com
Discovery Education:
http://discoveryeducation.com
20. References
Changing Classroom Practice, Wiliam, Dylan. Educational Leadership. Dec. 07-Jan. 08. Volume 65
Number 4
Checking for Understanding: formative assessment techniques for your classroom. Fisher, Douglas,
and Nancy Frey. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,
2007. Print.
Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World. Jacobs, Heidi Hayes. Alexandria, VA:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2010. Print.
Formative Assessment and Next-Generation Assessment Systems: Are We Losing an Opportunity?
Heritage, Margaret. Chief Council of State School Officers. September 2010
Formative Assessment: What do teachers need to know and do? Margaret Heritage. Phi Delta
Kappan. Version 89
Forming Assessment through Technology. Henderson, Jennifer. Alexandira, VA: Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development, Education Update. Volume 52 Number 2