#formativechat Archive

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

HI everyone, welcome to another week of #formativechat with special guest @DeniseRKane looking forward to a fast chat, full of ideas!

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Niko PYP Coordinator and Teacher Librarian from Bangkok #formativechat

participatechat Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #formativechat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/6j8OYSoJJm

SusZanti5 Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Evening all, Susan, instructional coach, Loudoun County VA, Here for a bit :) #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Jim, HS Math, checking in from Sao Paulo, Brazil. #formativeChat

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome to the Mischief Night edition of #formativechat! I’m Denise from NJ, happy to be hosting again. Tomorrow I’m a gumball machine. You?

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Here we go! #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Hey, Hey, Hey #formativechat folks... Kelly from RI here - making use of my hot spot- cable lines down outside :-( Bad storm last night

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Jamie Earth Science and PBL teacher leader, Upstate NY #formativechat

MikeDOstilio Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

#formativechat. Mike from South Jersey checking in to learn from @DeniseRKane

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Always good to see friends from the DelMarVa peninsula online. #formativechat

In reply to @SusZanti5

masso_jodi Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Jodi reading teacher Washington Twp NJ Happy Mischief Night #formativechat #whitmanwtps

gregwalkere Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Hello - Greg, pre-service teacher from Canada. #formativechat

JayLang_ Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Checking in #madsouthscience live from night school. #formativechat

DMooreSpanish Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Danielle Spanish and Social Studies T from Chicago #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Hey Denise! Awesome!!! I am thinking about being a pirate! #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT

It’s that time! Let’s all head over to #formativechat for the big Halloween party! 👻🎃🕸#greatpumpkin #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hi Kelly, welcome! #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hey Mike! #formativechat

In reply to @MikeDOstilio, @DeniseRKane

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Q1: When did #FA school you? #formativechat

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

You guys got it much worse than we did here inland! Glad you can join us! #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hi JIm! #formativechat

In reply to @heisterj, @SusZanti5

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Thanks for joining Jodi! #formativechat

In reply to @masso_jodi

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Welcome Greg! #formativechat

In reply to @gregwalkere

ebrownorama Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Eva, teacher educator from @redrivercollege #Winnipeg #Canada #changingeducation is what it's all about #formativechat

gregwalkere Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A1: I've learned that a quality formative assessment leads into success and eagerness for summative assessments. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Hey Susan! #formativechat

In reply to @SusZanti5

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 7:33 PM EDT

3 Tips for Great Formative Assessment https://t.co/nC0DBKBnV3 #formativechat #edtechchat

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A1: That I somehow created a misconception I didn't know existed! #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Hi Danielle :) #formativechat

In reply to @DMooreSpanish

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:33 PM EDT

I love the dedication! #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

MikeDOstilio Oct 30 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A1 #formativechat I learned testing isn't a snapshot "in" time but rather a growth model of achievement "over" time

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Q1: When did #FA school you? #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A1 That I really need to think about the types of FA I am using, does not have to be a test! #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Q1 is now up in our weekly #formativechat !

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Q1: When did #FA school you? #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A1-Don't assume anything. Use the feedback and data from FA to guide you, not assumptions about what you think your Ss know. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Hey Eva! #formativechat

In reply to @ebrownorama, @redrivercollege

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A1 Formative Assessments don't just revel S learning - they offer clues about & direct my/ T instruction #formativechat

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Welcome to the #formativechat party!

In reply to @Jackiee_2323

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Love me some #FormativeChat such an incredible #PLN wish we could all get together in person sometime

In reply to @davidwkwan

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Christine, MS science and innovation teacher, and co-founder of formative peer feedback tool https://t.co/1LEUOoJjSC #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Welcome Jayson! #formativechat

In reply to @JayLang_

DrGodard Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A1 Ss often know more than they share during lessons..... #formativechat

masso_jodi Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

That I can do a quick check for understanding and not a formal quiz and get just as much feedback #formativechat #whitmanwtps

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A1 FAs showed me that I needed 2 add more reinforcements (visuals, examples, written directions) 2 my instruction #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Exactly! Mix it up. Don't always use same format. I love finding new ways to assess my Ss w/out them knowing what I am doing. #formativechat

In reply to @Rdene915, @DeniseRKane

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Hmm..maybe at conferences and edcamps! #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Hey there- my name is Deanna. I teach middle school math. looking forward to the chat #formativechat #MEDA5400edchat

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Brian from IL Biggest lesson from FAs Ss are picking up concepts but I need to slow the pace so they can ask more questions #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

great idea! #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

absolutely! Formative assessments allow us to avoid assumption!! #FormativeChat

In reply to @heisterj

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Welcome! #formativechat

In reply to @MsJdickinson

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Hi Rachelle! Another of my close to home friends. #formativechat

In reply to @Rdene915, @SusZanti5

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Sounds great! Tell us about it. I'd love to hear it. #formativechat

In reply to @flash_feedback

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

yes and formative assessments allow us to hear from every student #FormativeChat

In reply to @DrGodard

BurnsideMath Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

So true! Julie, HS math jumping in from Houston. Go Astros! #formativechat

DrGodard Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A1 Ss often know more than they share during lessons..... #formativechat

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1a Letter grades have nothing to do w/ #StudentGrowth #formativechat

IdeaShopPD Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1 That learning isn't an event. It takes multiple kicks at the can before I can assess a student fairly. #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Lisa Scumpieru - 10th grade ELA from Hagerstown, Md. Sorry for being late. #formativechat

ebrownorama Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

formative assessment = learning for everyone achieving goals #UDL #formativechat

kilgoretech Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: Sometimes FA tools like "thumbs up" don't give me the data I need to make edu decisions. Tech tools give DATA! #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Hope your week started off good! #formativechat

In reply to @heisterj, @SusZanti5

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Q1: formative assessment gives me a snapshot to help remediation, extend, and refine skills with my students #formativechat #MEDA5400edchat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Yes, I would like to hear about that as well. #formativechat

In reply to @MsJdickinson, @flash_feedback

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1 Effective formative assessment incl feedback. It has the greatest benefit when it addresses multiple aspects of learning. #formativechat

mycalfdoll Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: I didn’t have to be surprised at results of summativevtest or have to subject Ss not ready to a demoralizing experience #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

SusZanti5 Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: FA leads learners toward their destination-guides while Ts facilitate the journey! Awareness their learning increases! #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Welcome Christine :) #formativechat

In reply to @flash_feedback

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

https://t.co/VPyaHAe6iK is a rapid peer review tool. text/image,scaffolded Qs, anonymous, data & revision-rdy Ss in 20m #formativechat

DMooreSpanish Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1 That the more often i use FAs the more I am able to personalize my lessons #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

That would be awesome! We need a collective list of conferences and who is going where :) #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey, @davidwkwan

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: when thinking about purpose of FA - what do I do with the information I gather? #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Will anyone be going to #MWGS or #ecet2njpa #FormativeChat

In reply to @davidwkwan

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

When I ask for feedback from learners and they tell me how to be better. #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Hi Lisa :) #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1: FA is something that evolves with each S and each class. It keeps a true pulse on my teaching and drives my instruction. #formativechat

MikeDOstilio Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@BKd204Sci #formativechat so true @MonteSyrie thinks this way too. Grades do not always = learning

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1a Letter grades have nothing to do w/ #StudentGrowth #formativechat

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

FAs allow for positive T/S interaction We both learn from the process #formativechat

In reply to @kispypniko

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Hey all Brian MS dean from va! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Yes! It's so important to recognize the next steps that we need to take as educators. #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Very true. If you don't do anything with the info, why gather it to begin with? Great point! #formativechat

In reply to @raspberryberet3

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:40 PM EDT

https://t.co/1LEUOoJjSC is looking for beta testers to partner with! MS/HS classrooms of all types #formativechat

JayLang_ Oct 30 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A1: FA is pointless unless you use info you are getting to drive instruction #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Hi Brian. Loads of Mid Atlantic peeps here tonight. Love it! #formativechat

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A2. A mistake I made was how I graded formative assessments- I learned 2 treat them as guidance 4 me not punishment 4 them #formativechat

DavidJLockett Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1. #FAs provided new meaning to scientific disocvery. #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

No, I wish,but I am headed to @ShiftinEdu and #actfl #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey, @davidwkwan, @ShiftinEdu

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Never have I ever... Q2: a mistake you’ll never repeat again (and what you learned) #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Great point. If done multiple ways, FA also lets us see what Ss know their way, not our way. #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

absolutely! Formative assessments allow us to avoid assumption!! #FormativeChat
In reply to @heisterj

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

having the documentation is critical because it reinforces and can't be used to demonstrate growth #FormativeChat

In reply to @kilgoretech

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Welcome Deanna! #formativechat

In reply to @zdmm38

carasenger Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1: Waiting until the day of the test is too late to see where Ss are struggling. Constant feedback is key! #formativechat

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

yup - you can't just gather information and do nothing with it - it has to be used to improve Ss learning and your teaching. #formativechat

In reply to @heisterj

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1: surprised that Ss don't understand criteria of assessment until (after)it's due. even if we g/o in class. #FA fast-tracks #formativechat

MsKimMartin Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1- Formative assessments are a waste of time if not acted on by teachers who are taught what to look for. PD on this is key! #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A2. Biggest Formative Assessment Failure: Not reviewing & using data IMMEDIATELY (check that exit ticket right away!) #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A1: FA before an upcoming SA really helps Ts and Ss target where preparation should focus. It can eliminate needless prep #formativechat

ebrownorama Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

formative assessment is needed for teachers too, measure the gaps in teaching, e.g., @peardeck @GetKahoot #formativechat

gregwalkere Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A2: I have been guilty of asking if a Ss understand a concept and then over-elaborating. Many formative assessments are key! #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

wow... that should be can… It can be used to demonstrate growth #FormativeChat

In reply to @kilgoretech

MikeDOstilio Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Originally from Hampton Roads, VA, I know what it is. Learned it in VA, not NJ...Not that I ever participated-of course not #formativechat.

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:40 PM EDT

I feel like it’s only us NJ people who get the Mischief Night reference. Is this not a thing everywhere? #jerseygirl
In reply to @masso_jodi

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Whoa! #formativechat goes international! #globalstudies

In reply to @gregwalkere

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A2: key to FA is giving descriptive feedback NOT grading it!!! #formativechat

mssackstein Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Completely agree. All learners #formativechat

In reply to @ebrownorama, @PearDeck, @GetKahoot

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2. Formative assessment data is info that should drive ur most immediate next steps (grouping, questions, move on/review) #formativechat

IdeaShopPD Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2: Providing a letter grade/numeric score beside my descriptive feedback. #nobodyreadmycomments #formativechat

mycalfdoll Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A1: that traditional assessments were objective measures of student growth/achievement. #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2 Not using it more for data! Bring it to all parts of your Ss learning to measure growth #formativechat

DrGodard Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2. Using the same type too often or all of the time. Ss stopped taking seriously and FA became useless #formativechat

PrincipalNyberg Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

a2. I once shared a Google Form with the District and left the permissions on edit by accident...yikes. #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

having the documentation is critical because it reinforces and it can be used to demonstrate growth #formativechat

In reply to @kilgoretech

mycalfdoll Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2: that traditional assessments were objective measures of student growth/achievement. #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

#formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A2: I will never grade a FA like I did the first time. It’s not for a grade, it’s to gauge progress and set goals for Ss and the class.

SusZanti5 Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2: Be consistent so learners have clear understanding of FA & how it build their learning-inconsistency derails efforts #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Allowing Ss to share their questions is a great way to gather #formative data & let Ss help drive instruction #formativechat

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Brian from IL Biggest lesson from FAs Ss are picking up concepts but I need to slow the pace so they can ask more questions #formativechat

D4Griffin3 Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A1) I was surprised to see how much FA was similar to what I did with my players as a basketball coach. Opened my eyes!!! #formativechat

masso_jodi Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

I didn't word my exit ticket the correct way and Ss feedback was confusing #formativechat #whitmanwtps

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2: Said so well, agreed! My biggest issue...#formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A2. Biggest Formative Assessment Failure: Not reviewing & using data IMMEDIATELY (check that exit ticket right away!) #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Q2 is now up in our weekly #formativechat

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Never have I ever... Q2: a mistake you’ll never repeat again (and what you learned) #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2: I will never engage in any kind of assessment w/o making time to clarify/co-construct criteria & intended learning #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2 I had given the same test to multiple classes, or not varying the styles often enough, have learned to do better #formativechat

Mrs_Rochon Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Hi everyone Vero Beach FL 5th grade #formativechat

DMooreSpanish Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2 I used to put FA scores in my grade book. #nothelpful #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2 #2 - is assessing. Now my Ss can also see exactly what I am asking of them and assessing them on. #formativechat

mssackstein Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

How Can We Expect Students#formativ to Focus on Learning When Educators Only Care About Grades? https://t.co/NdYukPfyOR #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Hey Dennis :) #formativechat

In reply to @D4Griffin3

BurnsideMath Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2). Used formative in a time-crunched exit ticket manner only = STRESSFUL! #formativechat

MikeDOstilio Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2 #formativechat I will always allow students to redo the assignment after we have looped back to help remedy the errors. Thx @scotthabeeb

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Never have I ever... Q2: a mistake you’ll never repeat again (and what you learned) #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Hey Lisa! #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

We still learn and reflect on how to make it better the next time. Ts are not perfect, but learning and improving. #formativechat

masso_jodi Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

I didn't word my exit ticket the correct way and Ss feedback was confusing #formativechat #whitmanwtps

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2 FAs are a once a week thing I now know they should be an almost daily part of class #formativechat

MsKimMartin Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2- My biggest FA fail? Not analyzing student work in a timely manner. Yeah. I learned quickly from that. #deaddata #formativechat

D4Griffin3 Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2) Implement the #feedback. If you wait to long the repetition of doing something incorrectly & having to undo that mindset. #formativechat

mssackstein Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Students Require Timely, Specific Feedback If You Want Them To Improve...and So Do Teachers! https://t.co/GSDk30NqYI #formativechat

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2: biggest fail? did #FA in OneNote collaboration space...all answers were the same :/ #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Agreed. Now, I just mark whether or not my Ss have completed them. My gradebook has totally evolved in the last 5 years. #formativechat

In reply to @DMooreSpanish

FoleyKev Oct 30 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Let's teach from the heart and not from the book or to the test #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:46 PM EDT

A2: I will never engage in FA that has no immediate purpose. I will never force Ss to do something that means nothing #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

#formative assessment can fuel #personalizedlearning ! #formativechat #eduhero

DMooreSpanish Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1 That the more often i use FAs the more I am able to personalize my lessons #formativechat

504bayou Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A1 the 1st I was able to see what my kiddo knew and didn’t 😳😮😆 was soooo helpful @goformative #formativechat 👏🏽

In reply to @DeniseRKane, @goformative

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Great to have you join! #formativechat

In reply to @D4Griffin3

PrincipalNyberg Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

less is soooo much more #formativechat

In reply to @KatieWhite426

MikeDOstilio Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@D4Griffin3 #formativechat You are absolutely right. You kept reteaching the skills until they were ready for the game. Fabulous Point!

D4Griffin3 Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A1) I was surprised to see how much FA was similar to what I did with my players as a basketball coach. Opened my eyes!!! #formativechat

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2 Beginning of the year diagnostics are not yielding accurate data. Using different form of assessment #formativechat #MEDA5400edchat

FoleyKev Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2. Our pupils forget most of what we teach them.They will remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to them #formativechat

Mrs_Rochon Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A1 Ss you may not realize get it do and vice versa, it helps to quickly reteach and pull small groups based on need & data #formativechat

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

yes! FA should be happening everyday thru conversations and observations. #formativechat

In reply to @BKd204Sci

IdeaShopPD Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Agree! Yet how much PD (or even conversation) do we really spend on assessment? It’s the topic that can clear a staff room. #formativechat

MsKimMartin Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1- Formative assessments are a waste of time if not acted on by teachers who are taught what to look for. PD on this is key! #formativechat

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

This makes me laugh! Been there! #formativechat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Yes! Formative assessment allows one to be dynamic and flexible w/ teaching! #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1: FA is something that evolves with each S and each class. It keeps a true pulse on my teaching and drives my instruction. #formativechat

MsKimMartin Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

My coteacher reviewed exit tickets after I left class today and had results in 20 min! New math groups made and all! #formativechat

In reply to @kwildehealey

Jackiee_2323 Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Totally agree with your comment. Society is advancing and it's great to include new strategies for our schools. #formativechat

In reply to @mycalfdoll, @DeniseRKane

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Hey Brian! #formativechat

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

Jackiee_2323 Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT

#formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

PrincipalNyberg Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT

It got ugly fast, lol #formativechat

In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: I will never treat assessment as a THING. It is a process; a conversation. #formativechat

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT

I tell my Ps & Ss at beg of SY that I do not care about their grade, only their learning. I get a few looks but oh well. #formativechat

In reply to @mssackstein

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT

true! #formativechat

In reply to @mssackstein

ebrownorama Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

children all learn to walk:line them up in grade 1--can you guess who walked first? Nope.Same w learning & FA- #wecanalllearn #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Last Q is coming up in our weekly #formativechat

mssackstein Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Yup!grades are meaningless #formativechat

In reply to @heisterj

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

YES! #formativechat

In reply to @raspberryberet3, @BKd204Sci

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Hey Mrs. Rochon! Glad you could join in! #formativechat

In reply to @Mrs_Rochon

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

I ❤️ this. It's a conversation! #formativechat

In reply to @KatieWhite426

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

And that's how it's done! #boomsauce #formativechat

In reply to @MsKimMartin

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

More PD around learning goals as well as success criteria and looks fors based on the SC. #formativechat

In reply to @IdeaShopPD

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Nope, I would never leave you #ghosted. Q3 is up #formativechat LAST ONE tonight!

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT

They are, but how do we explain that to students who still think want to be valedictorian? #formativechat

In reply to @mssackstein, @heisterj

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A2 never assign too many similar FA, feedback loses it value if there is no time to act on it #formativechat

FoleyKev Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A2.I have Irelands first and only School STEAM Room.It has revolutionised learning and teaching in my school #steam #formativechat

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Learning is all about the process! #formativechat

In reply to @KatieWhite426

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3. Oral language (listening & speaking) is often overlooked- create routine & ensure structure/documentation (i.e. rubric) #formativechat

SusZanti5 Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Thanks for th learning this evening, got to run! Have a super week! #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Yep. Between Ss and Ts, between Ss and themselves, and between Ts and themselves. Serves many needs. #formativechat

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

I ❤️ this. It's a conversation! #formativechat
In reply to @KatieWhite426

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Me too! #formativechat

In reply to @gregwalkere

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Great advice #formativechat

In reply to @kispypniko

Mrs_Rochon Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A2 making them too many questions and not varying question types. I learned you get accurate data from 2 or 3 quick ?s #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3: The writing process: solution - scaffold it and have them show what they know in steps. #formativechat

gregwalkere Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3: Woodworking is tough to assess before the actual action, whatever it may be. Sample cuts are a good way to form assess. #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Last Q is up in #formativechat !

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Nope, I would never leave you #ghosted. Q3 is up #formativechat LAST ONE tonight!

DrGodard Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT

They want to be valedictorian b/c colleges give money & admit Ss b/c of it. Change has to go past K-12 #formativechat

In reply to @MsJdickinson, @mssackstein, @heisterj

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Yes, I have done that before too, early years, thinking I had to test/assess everything at once #formativechat

In reply to @Mrs_Rochon

Mrs_Rochon Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT

I agree, no fluff #Formativechat

In reply to @KatieWhite426

masso_jodi Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3 writing process has been the most difficult #formativechat #whitmanwtps

TeacherKaizen Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Did you see this? https://t.co/rtTFYEgtAl #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

And assessment winds in and among learning, lifting it up and supporting it. #formativechat

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Learning is all about the process! #formativechat
In reply to @KatieWhite426

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Or have them share Google doc with you & comment as they're working. #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

yes, please! We don't need 3-5 pages of a test or assessment! #formativechat

In reply to @Mrs_Rochon

JayLang_ Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3: finding activity for students to do who finish early. Embed Quizlet matching or @edpuzzle into go formative. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

You too! #formativechat

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16, @SusZanti5

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3 longer writing (reading load).peer review helps. sci lab skills(mgmt safety≠objective observation).peer observers helps. #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Don't forget to add to your PLN tonight, follow some new #formativechat friends and keep the conversation going!

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT

There is a bigger conv to have with them and with the school. Grades = competition betw Ss and Ps, not learning. My opinion. #formativechat

In reply to @MsJdickinson, @mssackstein

mycalfdoll Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A3: any tasks that take more time to evaluate, i.e., standards of DOK 3+. #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

BKd204Sci Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Writing! Being a sci T I am still looking for ways to give my Ss credible feedback #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Our time and our students’ time is wayyyy too valuable. #formativechat

In reply to @Mrs_Rochon

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3 Sometimes just figuring out the best way, how to get a quick glimpse and have the data, use it and help Ss understand it #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Great #formative tip for assessing the writing process! #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3: The writing process: solution - scaffold it and have them show what they know in steps. #formativechat

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3 group assessments giving fa for individuals. Have targeted individual tasks to help FA be specific in group assignments #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Another great tip for assessing the writing process! #formativechat #formative #elachat #engchat

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Or have them share Google doc with you & comment as they're working. #formativechat
In reply to @LScumpieru

raspberryberet3 Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

assess 1-2 criteria at a time not entire product. If we focus on 1-2 things well at one time, Ss will learn effectively #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

ebrownorama Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for great convo tonight! #growyourPLN #formativechat #changingeducation

AndreaKeenan13 Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A1. I learned quickly what my students absorbed through activities and what I needed to go back and reteach. #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Have a great week #formativechat! Thanks for the great ideas.

MrDataGuy Oct 30 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Keep track of important early FA data and for sure examine the first summative test. If people are struggling respond now. Most students are on trajectories - they must be deflected toward success NOW. This is way more important than the diagnostics. #formativechat

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2 Beginning of the year diagnostics are not yielding accurate data. Using different form of assessment #formativechat #MEDA5400edchat

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 30 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Thanks all! Have a great night! #formativechat

kwildehealey Oct 30 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Thank you #FormativeChat peeps for all of your tricks, treats, and tweets tonight!!

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Don't forget to add to your PLN tonight, follow some new #formativechat friends and keep the conversation going!

heisterj Oct 30 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A3-Real applications. Ss want app but to isolate actual app to simple LTs is sometimes difficult w/ouut distorting problem. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

agreed! I find that DOK 3+ takes multiple assessments to get a good reading of! #formativechat

In reply to @mycalfdoll, @DeniseRKane

gregwalkere Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Thanks for the #formativechat ! Good night and Happy Halloween. @ebrownorama

MsJdickinson Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Yes, we have that conversation, but I don't have much to go on when they know that is how they are getting into college. #formativechat

In reply to @heisterj, @mssackstein

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Have been working with #hyperdocs and providing diff options as well as using choice boards #formativechat

In reply to @JayLang_, @EDpuzzle

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

I honestly think video clips of group process paired with self-assessment can be so powerful. “What do you notice?” #formativechat

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3 group assessments giving fa for individuals. Have targeted individual tasks to help FA be specific in group assignments #formativechat

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A3. The format to use for particular standards. Its tough when the standards & expectations change year2year #formativechat #MEDA5400edchat

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

I get in a rut w/ #FA: Google ??s & snowball fights only get me so far. Excited to read book shared in Q2 by @Jackiee_2323 #formativechat

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

I do look at the entire doc. If I want to check to see if Ss can write dialogue, I do a quick warm-up with a @goformative #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Another great tip for assessing the writing process! #formativechat #formative #elachat #engchat
- CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT
  
  Or have them share Google doc with you & comment as they're working. #formativechat
  In reply to @LScumpieru

flash_feedback Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Thanks #formativechat for the great ideas! Check out https://t.co/VPyaHAe6iK to beta test a new, teacher-built #FA tool. #formativechat

masso_jodi Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Happy Halloween #formativechat #whitmanwtps

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A3 IMHO meaningful feedback on progress takes longest to cultivate, understanding assessment criteria and plan ahead #formativechat

Jackiee_2323 Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

#formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

Jackiee_2323 Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

#formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane

LScumpieru Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Hyperdocs with choice is powerful and effective. #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Have been working with #hyperdocs and providing diff options as well as using choice boards #formativechat
In reply to @JayLang_, @EDpuzzle

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Amen! I definitely struggle with this. Any tips that worked? Or ones that didn’t? #formativechat

In reply to @Jackiee_2323

SchleiderJustin Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A3 the affective domain is really hard to assess. #formativechat @Rdene915

kilgoretech Oct 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Coaches & music teachers are the best @ FA. They know immediately if something isn't right. They stop & correct it. #formativechat

In reply to @D4Griffin3

AndreaKeenan13 Oct 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

A2. FA doesn't need to be long or complicated. I've learned that if you incorporate FA daily, it can help tremendously. #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

As we wrap up #formativechat, please give it up for @DeniseRKane! She did an awesome job hosting!👏👏👏👏 #formativechat

mssackstein Oct 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

I don’t agree with ranking either #formativechat

In reply to @MsJdickinson, @heisterj

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Agreed. Video seems to really help with the critical analysis part. “What were you hoping to achieve as part of your group?” #formativechat

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

504bayou Oct 30 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A3 I mostly use w/ math & with science drawing pic w/ words🤗👌🏽👍🏽 finally my shy kiddies share #formativechat @goformative

In reply to @DeniseRKane, @goformative

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Good night Greg and thanks! #formativechat

In reply to @gregwalkere, @ebrownorama

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Yes, sometimes there are 3 at the same time. Tweetdeck rocks :) #isteten and #formativechat can't be missed!

In reply to @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

Mrs_Rochon Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

A3: writing or any DOK3 in depth standards are my FA struggle. I've been chunking writing for FAs-helpful but not perfect-yet #formativechat

KatieWhite426 Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

As Ts we have to wrestle with what affective traits look and sound like; how they manifest. #formativechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @Rdene915

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I am impressed! #formativechat

In reply to @Rdene915, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

kilgoretech Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Or have them do a screencast of what they have written with a self assessment of what they have done. #formativechat

In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp, @LScumpieru

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I am really enjoying the possibilities, especially in the type of schedule I have, #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#formativechat party is over for this week. You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here. Thanks @goformative and thanks to all of you!

heisterj Oct 30 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I know. Tough conv to have but that is also why many Schs do not do Val/Sal any longer. #formativechat

In reply to @MsJdickinson, @mssackstein

AndreaKeenan13 Oct 30 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A3. FA that requires Ss to write critically has been a challenge. Breaking quest. down into smaller chunks seems to help. #formativechat

goformative Oct 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thanks for joining everyone! We hope you have a great Halloween! @DMooreSpanish is guest hosting next week! #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Have been working more with DOK as well, really pushing myself to do more, provide more and keep learning #formativechat

In reply to @davidwkwan, @mycalfdoll, @DeniseRKane

heisterj Oct 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thanks @DeniseRKane for hosting another great #formativechat. Always loads of great educators and ideas found here.

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Scheduled tweets! #formativechat

In reply to @davidwkwan, @Rdene915, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

goformative Oct 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thanks for joining Brian! Always a pleasure having you with us! #formativechat

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A few scheduled but most of them are typed live :) #formativechat

In reply to @kispypniko, @davidwkwan, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

goformative Oct 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us Eva! #formativechat

In reply to @ebrownorama

goformative Oct 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in Lisa :) #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Its hard when I have given it right after summer break. No school for 10wks. D.Tests r not bad its the timing #MEDA5400edchat #formativechat

In reply to @Mrs_Rochon

DMooreSpanish Oct 30 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Thank you #formativechat !!

DeniseRKane Oct 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I can attest to this I do that when we do annotations on primary documents. Love watching them type in real time #formativechat

In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp, @LScumpieru

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in Danielle! Can't wait for next week :) #formativechat

In reply to @DMooreSpanish

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A few years of practice and definitely some active nights of learning on Twitter :) but still more to learn! #formativechat

In reply to @davidwkwan, @kispypniko, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Scaffolding is a valuable key to success especially for students who absorb small amounts of info at a time #MEDA5400edchat #formativechat

In reply to @LScumpieru

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Yes, and their response seeing you type realtime! #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane, @LScumpieru

kispypniko Oct 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

My intros are scheduled, need to wake up my son, serve breakfast and get to school on time, live tweets from MRT on my phone #formativechat

In reply to @Rdene915, @davidwkwan, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I also like leaving voice comments using Kaizena. #formativechat

In reply to @mycalfdoll, @kilgoretech, @LScumpieru

davidwkwan - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

DOK 3 is tough. Need to find the right context and time in learning unit to assess it. #formativechat

In reply to @Mrs_Rochon

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Yes! Its hard to tell what types of FAs are going to yield what we need to bridge gaps and encourage growth. #MEDA5400edchat #formativechat

In reply to @IdeaShopPD

Rdene915 - Moderator Oct 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I have also been scheduling intros, just because timing is off sometimes, and usually 1 or 2 reminders :) #formativechat

In reply to @kispypniko, @davidwkwan, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur

zdmm38 Oct 30 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Thank you! I have enjoyed the chat. I have a lot more insight and ideas after this! #MEDA5400edchat #formativechat

In reply to @davidwkwan

CarrieAnnTripp Oct 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I'm not in the classroom anymore, but will be checking this out to share with Ts! Thanks! #formativechat

In reply to @DeniseRKane, @LScumpieru

FoleyKev Oct 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT

It's a classroom with numerous stations ranging from Bloxels to Drones and many more #formativechat #steam

In reply to @blancaedu

heisterj Oct 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Tweetdeck is a lifesaver. Definitely use reminders too though. ;) #formativechat

In reply to @Rdene915, @kispypniko, @davidwkwan, @mr_middle_2, @sarahdateechur