#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Again, tonight's chat is about student assessment. We are considering how to make assessment a tool for learning, not just record keeping. We are always excited to learning from you! #ALedchat
Holly Matson. Thorsby, 4th grade teacher. Currently getting my Master's in Instructional Leadership. Excited for tonight's chat!
#EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
Holly Matson. Thorsby, 4th grade teacher. Currently getting my Master's in Instructional Leadership. Excited for tonight's chat!
#EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
Holly Matson. Thorsby, 4th grade teacher. Currently getting my Master's in Instructional Leadership. Excited for tonight's chat!
#EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1: For me, assessment guides my teaching and, in return, learning. I assess to determine where students are and then teach from there. #aledchat#UMEdTech#EDL577UM
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1 - Assessment is a measure what students know/don’t know. At its best, it is used more as a strategy for students to assess their own learning. #ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1: It should be a process, not an event. Assessment for learning not just assessment of learning, as Rick Stiggins has been saying for a long time. #ALedchat
A1 - assessment for student learning should be on going and daily as you teach/introduce new skills! We should get caught up on the grade but look more at mastery and understanding of the skills being taught! #ALedchat
A1: “am I doing a good job teaching?” I honestly feel assessments reflect more on me rather than my students. If the majority of my Ss score poorly, clearly I did something wrong! #ALedchat#IHMarchMadness
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1: Assessment is so much more than assigning grades Assessment helps to determine where your kids are on the road to mastery and to drive instruction. Summative and formative assessments are used appropriately in the best classrooms #ALedchat
IMO, Assessment is for finding out where the students are, what they know, etc. Grading/evaluation is about a final product, where a "professional" decides on a rating/grade. Hope that makes sense. #ALedchat
A1: Assessment should be used to guide and modify your instruction! If students aren’t learning -you need to make changes fast! #UMEdTech#EDL577UM#ALedchat
A1: Assessment is anything that lets me know where my Ss are as far as their understanding. It can be anything—conversation, Q & A session, etc. #ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1: Assessment is anything that lets me know where my Ss are as far as their understanding. It can be anything—conversation, Q & A session, etc. #ALedchat
A1: Assessment to me should be done to drive instruction. Sure we have standards we have to teach and things to follow but things like exit slips and assessments should not be considered a "one and done". They should be proof of what comes next. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
A1: Determining what you want students to know is assessment. Often the "G" word gets in the way of the true learning; learning that is meaningful and long-lasting #ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1: This. I always feel like formative assessments are assessing how I’ve done offering information & how I need to change my delivery or method. #ALedchat
A1: Assessment is so much more than assigning grades Assessment helps to determine where your kids are on the road to mastery and to drive instruction. Summative and formative assessments are used appropriately in the best classrooms #ALedchat
I believe assessments are a guide in which educators use to enhance teaching & learning. It should follow up with constant feedback, evaluation, and student progress. It’s continuous and beneficial. #ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A1: Assessment to me should be done to drive instruction. Sure we have standards we have to teach and things to follow but things like exit slips and assessments should not be considered a "one and done". They should be proof of what comes next. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
Assessments should not be tied with grading. Rarely do students look past the “grade” to see what they need to work on. Assessing students where they are at should leave room for growth for student improvement and the desire to get better. #Aledchat
A1: When you “assess” something you are simply finding out more about it. Assessing student learning means to find out what they have learned or are learning. #ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
I agree with this! In my internship I’ve used formative assessment both before, during and after lessons to check to make sure if students are getting the information I am delivering. (Used before for access to prior knowledge) #ALedchat
A1: When you “assess” something you are simply finding out more about it. Assessing student learning means to find out what they have learned or are learning. #ALedchat
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
A2: Let me propose that we distinguish between assessments (plural noun) and assessment (collective noun). One is a group of things/events; the other is an idea. The difference is important. #ALedchat
A1: Determining what I want my students to know is assessment. Many times students are more focused on a grade versus learning material that is being taught! #ALedchat#UMedTech#Edl577Um
Exactly, Christi! Instead it should be used to drive instruction and tell me as the teacher what did I do a good job at teacher and what do I need to revisit. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
Assessment can be formal & informal. I think it’s important to make any & everything as engaging as possible. Many digital tools out there that assist with this: @padlet@Seesaw@edpuzzle@CoggleIt@nearpod. #PBL for the win!! #ALedchat
A2: My favorite moments in class are when I’m assessing & they don’t even know it. We did this the other day & I quickly learned who got the big picture #ALedchat
A2: one would need to define the purpose of each assessment—what is being looked for? A specific concept or an overall understanding. By setting the goal early instruction can be driven to the appropriate area. #ALedchat
I think I get the most out of informal assessment. Questioning during the lesson or activity following, informal games, one-on-one conversations. #aledchat#UMEdTech#EDL577UM
I do! I teach ancient world (8th). I’m working with @mrsmmanley to help connect with some common themes. Still learning how to make it more of a flow & not “Egypt” “China” “MesoAmerica” #aledchat
In reply to
@Jennifer_Hogan, @emilysljohnson, @mrsmmanley
A2: one would need to define the purpose of each assessment—what is being looked for? A specific concept or an overall understanding. By setting the goal early instruction can be driven to the appropriate area. #ALedchat
A2: I think I get the most out of informal assessment. Questioning during the lesson or activity following, informal games, one-on-one conversations. #aledchat#UMEdTech#EDL577UM
A2: one would need to define the purpose of each assessment—what is being looked for? A specific concept or an overall understanding. By setting the goal early instruction can be driven to the appropriate area. #ALedchat
A2: Multiple forms of assessment must always be used! Students learn in so many different ways, assessment should reflect this as well! #umedtech#edl577um#ALedchat
When they’re being assessed and they don’t even know it... It’s like eating something good for you and you don’t recognize it because it’s delicious! Learning should be fun! #ALedchat
A2: Differentiate by allowing students to "show what they know" in ways that play on their strengths, multiple intelligences and learning styles. #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
I’ve been so much more cognizant of the verbs I’m choosing for my essential question of the day. “Are we DOING that verb today?” That focuses my assessments too. #aledchat
A2: Assessment should be to see what you as a teacher are getting through to your students and what you are not. It is a chance to figure out what needs to be revisited and maybe taught a different way. It is not limited to just a grade. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
I’ve been so much more cognizant of the verbs I’m choosing for my essential question of the day. “Are we DOING that verb today?” That focuses my assessments too. #aledchat
A2: being a 1st grade teacher, I often informally assess my Ss by using white boards, showing answers on their hands, having them whisper and release answers, monitoring their independent work #ALedchat#IHMarchMadness
A2: Assessments should be done in multiple forms so all types of learners are assessed! Simple Q&A, exit tickets, etc can be used. #UMedTech#EDL577Um#ALedchat
A2: If one of my 3rd grades can’t subtract three digit numbers (which is the state standard), I will see if they can subtract one or two digit numbers. I’m looking for their deficit. I correct it, then we move towards bigger numbers. #ALedchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A3: One challenge is kids want a grade. They have not been taught to understand the assessment process. They like the microwave version, not the slow cooker version of learning. #aledchat
Agreed! I am learning more ways for digital informal assessment bc I worry about those that check out as I question. Super thankful that our school got some @nearpod licenses! Makes check ins quick & informal throughout #aledchat
A3: A huge challenge is getting everyone one board with what an assessment "looks like". Assessments come in so many varieties and can range from traditional paper/pencils tests to conversations and presentations. #aledchat
A3: One challenge is kids want a grade. They have not been taught to understand the assessment process. They like the microwave version, not the slow cooker version of learning. #aledchat
A3 The greatest challenge we face with assessment is ensuring that the feedback we provide with the assessment gives our students the information they need to strengthen their skills in preparation for the next learning experience #aledchat
A3 - getting the buy in that assessmentsshould be more than a grade and that it is more important to teach the student to learn the skill instead of just trying to get that passing grade! #ALedchat
I think the greatest challenge educators face is the knowledge of implementing a variety of ways to assess student understanding. Many don’t think of simple collaboration and discussion as a way to learn about and from students. It’s simple, really. #ALedchat
A3: The greatest challenge I face is "time". I need more time to revisit lessons not mastered and instead I have a pacing guide telling me what I "have" to do instead. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
A2: Good teachers are always assessing. They are observing and communicating with students. A great way to assess is by allowing students to teach a skill to one another. We use quiziz, exit slips, kahoot, and others as well #ALedchat
A3 The greatest challenge we face with assessment is ensuring that the feedback we provide with the assessment gives our students the information they need to strengthen their skills in preparation for the next learning experience #aledchat
A3: The greatest challenge I face is "time". I need more time to revisit lessons not mastered and instead I have a pacing guide telling me what I "have" to do instead. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
A3: For me I am trying to grade consistently. However this can be tricky when you have students on accommodations. I want their grade to reflect their ability. #ALedchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A3: I’m going to be honest here. I DESPISE grading writings & get burnt out quickly with 160 Ss, but that’s where I “get” their best work. That balance of writing, assessing it all, & not writing. #ALedchat
#ALEdChat A3: I think the greatest challenge is making certain assessments are geared toward what students are learning rather than student learning being geared toward an assessment.
A3: time 😩 my Ss are always anxiously waiting on Friday to see their scores. Unfortunately, they’re only 6&7 and don’t understand it’s more than just the score. They don’t ever go and look at what they missed. I need to start doing that with them. #ALedchat#IHMarchMadness
A3: Conversations such as this that I have with teachers stem from making the formative assessments too complex. As a result, the learning data cannot be gathered quickly or efficiently enough to make meaningful & timely alterations to instruction. #ALedchat
A2 the use of technology always helps with differentiation. Allow students choice and they go above and beyond what you are asking of them. Let them decide what is the best way to showcase THEIR knowledge. They know what works best for them! #ALedchat
A3: I currently see my students once/month for lessons (Librarian-1,500 students); it's challenging for me to assess then act upon it in future lessons. #aledchat#UMEdTech#EDL577UM
A2: My favorite moments in class are when I’m assessing & they don’t even know it. We did this the other day & I quickly learned who got the big picture #ALedchat
A3: Too often its just notes on a paper and a red mark or a check... together we need to be assessing with the student with guidance and feedback but there is not always the time for that to take place. #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A3: The greatest challenge I face is consistency! How many graded/recorded assessments should I give per nine weeks. Should I assess on every standard! Often times my students know a concept so well an assessment is not required. #UMedTech#EDL577Um#ALedchat
A3: time 😩 my Ss are always anxiously waiting on Friday to see their scores. Unfortunately, they’re only 6&7 and don’t understand it’s more than just the score. They don’t ever go and look at what they missed. I need to start doing that with them. #ALedchat#IHMarchMadness
A3: One challenge is making sure we are matching appropriate assessments to the target. We have been talking about matching assessments to the verb in the learning target. Are you really assessing what needs to be assessed? #ALedchat
A3. The biggest challenge is thinking everything needs to be graded. This is far from true. Offer feedback not grades and help students want to do better. Too often that grade sits in the way of this. #ALedchat
LeffingwellDan: RT daveschmittou: 1) Keep in mind, assessment should lead to instruction not wrap it up. All assessment should drive future teaching. #aledchat
3) Too often assessments are tiyoud to arbitrary deadlines that dictate when a student must learn a concept or skill. No two kids learn to walk or talk, or ride a bike 😉, at the same time, why do we prescribe such destructive practices in school where we are the pros? #aledchat
A3: One challenge is making sure we are matching appropriate assessments to the target. We have been talking about matching assessments to the verb in the learning target. Are you really assessing what needs to be assessed? #ALedchat
A3. As a school we are about to start the discussion about what assessments and grades should look like. Should we give grades? If we do what should they represent? If we don’t how do we communicate progress? Biggest challenge is the multitude of different perspectives #aledchat
My take is that setting new goals for students with accommodations is appropriate as long as the process is transparent. Reporting grades as if mastery of the unadjusted standard was met or boosting points to "accommodate" is a falsification of the reporting. #aledchat
A4 - focus more on student assessing understanding than assessing for a grade! Get to know and care for your students so that you can empower them with the knowledge they need to become successful! #ALedchat
A3: A challenge I find is personally using them to self assess myself to find out what I’m doing wrong. I think that’s a pretty simple thing, but, especially in season, I find myself feeling like I cheat my students if I’m not improving myself. I wrestle with it often #aledchat
A3: Not teaching the test. At our district, we want to teach mastery of the standards not teach the test. Too many teachers were making a study guide that looked like the test. #ALedchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A6 All assessment should be good for growth and learning. If it is not, you have to find out why and make the adjustment. Assessment is a major part of the process but it is not the process. Learning is the goal of the process. Never lose sight of the goal #ALedchat
A3. The biggest challenge is thinking everything needs to be graded. This is far from true. Offer feedback not grades and help students want to do better. Too often that grade sits in the way of this. #ALedchat
A4: Keep it simple and ask, "what do all students need to know in order to engage with tomorrow's lesson?" Find ways to check the pulse of this throughout the lesson and communicate the expectation to students from the beginning. #ALedchat
A4: I have found that multiple assessment formats help students demonstrated learning much more effectively. Don’t limit your learning and demonstration of learning with your assessment. #aledchat
A4: Learn how to assess informally (try new things/ask around), take your test the day before they do, & attempt to do some data so you know where you’re going next. #ALedchat
Keep student growth in mind as well as feedback. Assessing without providing feedback is pointless. Also, instruct students to focus on learning and not a score. Allow interaction about said assessment be continuous and beneficial. #ALedchat
#ALedchat A4 New teaches should create authentic assessments that align with standards. Assessments should require critical thinking and higher level questioning. Long gone are the multiple choice and true and false assessments.
A4–it’s ok to assess in a variety of ways. Paper/pencil tests aren’t always the way to go. Also, be flexible. At the end of the day it’s going to be ok! #ALedchat
A3: Parents. I feel like I can make my Ss understand how we assess our learning, but parents want the old system they know. They want a worksheet and a 10:10. It’s not that simple if it’s going to be meaningful. 😞#aledchat#IHMarchMadness
Focus on building a relationship with your students and use the assessments as guides to your own practices and use your relationships with your students to build on their understandings with what they need for growth #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
Example of authentic assessment: students writing ability could be measured against the standards for submitting to a "kid publication". If you can get published, you are a proficient writer. #aledchat
#ALedchat A4 New teaches should create authentic assessments that align with standards. Assessments should require critical thinking and higher level questioning. Long gone are the multiple choice and true and false assessments.
Focus on building a relationship with your students and use the assessments as guides to your own practices and use your relationships with your students to build on their understandings with what they need for growth #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
The effort and grit should be factored in and emphasized. Highlighting improvement in the process generallly creates a positive end result. Students can help each other excel when the process is put before instant results. #aledchat
In reply to
@Jennifer_Hogan, @dasheffield23, @ezigbo_
A1: Grades are what I write for parents and even Ss, because they understand it. Assessment is about what have my students shown they know? #aledchat#IHMarchMadness
Q1: For many educators, "assessment", "grading", and "evaluation" are nearly synonymous. How do you define assessment as it relates to student learning? #ALedchat
Focus on building a relationship with your students and use the assessments as guides to your own practices and use your relationships with your students to build on their understandings with what they need for growth #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
YES! And as we assess our kid's ability to ride a bike, we are okay with holding on longer to some bikes & less for others. We are also okay with removing our hands only to have to put them back on the bike again at least once for help. Should be this way in school. #ALedchat
A4: Focus on giving assessments for YOU as the teacher. Sure we have to have grades but if you have 15/20 students miss questions, that should be a sign that YOU as the teacher didn't quite do your job. Find out where you went wrong and try again. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
Yes, very commonly the biggest obstacle. But parents can be convinced of a new way. Especially when a grade level/school/district works together to explain WHY. #aledchat
A3: Parents. I feel like I can make my Ss understand how we assess our learning, but parents want the old system they know. They want a worksheet and a 10:10. It’s not that simple if it’s going to be meaningful. 😞#aledchat#IHMarchMadness
Knowing that learning is the goal we use assessment to determine our next move as a teacher to help the students achieve the goal. If we actively use the information we get from assessing our students we can hone in on exactly what they need #ALedchat
A6 All assessment should be good for growth and learning. If it is not, you have to find out why and make the adjustment. Assessment is a major part of the process but it is not the process. Learning is the goal of the process. Never lose sight of the goal #ALedchat
No, effort should not be part of the grade. Unless you have a separate assessment for effort. Otherwise, I agree that evaluation is a process, not an event #aledchat
In reply to
@sanchelli10, @Jennifer_Hogan, @dasheffield23
The effort and grit should be factored in and emphasized. Highlighting improvement in the process generallly creates a positive end result. Students can help each other excel when the process is put before instant results. #aledchat
In reply to
@Jennifer_Hogan, @dasheffield23, @ezigbo_
A5: Rather than give a score at the top of a test, highlight the errors and have the students go back and evaluate their calculations! #aledchat#IHMarchMadness
A5 - I have loads of posts on retrieval practice and assessment of material on my blog...here’s one of my favorites:
Assessing Recall Attempts to Assess Learning
Step by step process of helping students learn how to assess their learning.
#ALedchat
A5: I teach what I think is an AMAZING lesson. I give a quick exit slip on a post-it note. Half the class doesn’t understand. I realize my lesson wasn’t as good as I thought. I now have to present the material in a different way. #ALedchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A5: Padlet and plickers ! Padlet allows students to post a virtual sticky note response anonymously(to each other). Answers can be discussed by teacher without fear of ridicule from classmates. #UMEdTech#EDL577UM#ALedchat
A5: Differentiated/Product Rubrics are useful because they can visualize and see the expectation and guide themselves but pick their product, but I'm not sure if thats the type of answer you are looking for haha. ;) #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A5: Be honest and transparent with students. I taught 12th graders. They came to love my grading and assessment practices because I focused relentlessly on learning. They were happy to give up the point grubbing and focus on their learning...eventually. #aledchat
A5 - I have loads of posts on retrieval practice and assessment of material on my blog...here’s one of my favorites:
Assessing Recall Attempts to Assess Learning
Step by step process of helping students learn how to assess their learning.
#ALedchat
A5: My Ss created a website based on their standards for the first semester exam. This task proved to provide more than just a “grade”...it showed creativity, tech skills, and critical thinking. Ss loved it! #ALEdChat
We also have to get out of the mindset that we must give a test to assess a Ss learning. We should have assessment built into all of our activities for kids. We should PRE-plan meaningful Qs to get feedback during the lesson and after lesson to plan what’s next. #aledchat
A5 - Providing valuable feedback that will allow the students to become more successful when being accessed and letting them know that is ok to fail as long as they don’t give up after failure! #ALedchat
Parent involvement is numero uno! Constant communication with parents about Ss learning is significant in a child’s academic success. And, building a strong relationships with families. I’m a HUGE relationship builder advocate. #ALedchat
A5: After assessment, taking the standards/skills that the student did not meet and re-focus on them; showing the kids their progress along the way-where they started v. where they need to be and help them apply goals for themselves after each one. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
One tool that makes assessments work is feedback. Offer students feedback on their learning and how they can work to improve -even if they were competent in an area there is always room for improvements. #ALedchat
A5: My go to tool is REFLECTING! Allowing a student to find their own mistakes and reflect upon them has shown my Ss the importances of checking their work. #EDL577Um#UMedTech#ALedchat
A5: My Ss created a website based on their standards for the first semester exam. This task proved to provide more than just a “grade”...it showed creativity, tech skills, and critical thinking. Ss loved it! #ALEdChat
A5: We’ve been very writing focused this year so I try to mix it up so they don’t see it as assessment. I always tell them to show me something new they learned on whatever “project” we’re doing that day. #ALedchat
A5: My Ss created a website based on their standards for the first semester exam. This task proved to provide more than just a “grade”...it showed creativity, tech skills, and critical thinking. Ss loved it! #ALEdChat
I’ve built up rapport with many students through giving honest feedback they can use to “fix” a grade. They were willing and thankful I offered that chance. #aledchat
One tool that makes assessments work is feedback. Offer students feedback on their learning and how they can work to improve -even if they were competent in an area there is always room for improvements. #ALedchat
Now that I agree with 100%! We absolutely MUST recognize student effort and perseverance. And we are totally smart enough to figure out how to do that outside the context of grading and assessment. #aledchat
Agree. But the perseverance and grit are at the heart of the process so I think it needs to be recognized, maybe not included in the assessment but a recognizable piece of the process.
In reply to
@ezigbo_, @Jennifer_Hogan, @dasheffield23
A5: Also, I LOVE making things a production! Why do something if you can't show what you have learned to an audience? They really step up their game when they are excited to show others their learning. #aledchat
A4: Assessments should be created to show skills and not just responsibility. How well can a student critically think should also be important and show up in the gradin system. #IHMarchMadness#ALedchat
We’re studying African tribes this week & when I told Ss they could use Black Panther as a primary source on their proverb projects, I won over so many Ss before I even started the assignment. #aledchat
A5 Used @nearpod for the 1st time 2day for a formative assessment on nouns and LOVED it. Really liked the detail report that was emailed to me to guide future instruction. #ALedchat
A3: Time! Time to create assessments relevant to what we are actually teaching and time for students to do project based assessments. #ALedchat#IHMarchMadness
A6: Check out #sblchat - Wednesday nights at 8:00 CST. Also join the Standards Based Learning and Grading group on FB. Google @rickwormeli2 videos. Check out @mctownsley 's curated webpage of grading resources #aledchat
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
A7: Real talk: I'm frustrated that public education continues to be willing to let this issue slide. We freak out and drop everything to do so many things. Why will we not even make this a priority? #aledchat
A6: Kahoot is just a fun tool that the kids like. I don't really use it in my classroom but the general ed teachers do and the kids have fun competing and even making their own. #aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
I can’t take them to the movie like RCA, but those that have seen can use & I’ve been saving the videos that focus on how the entire set studied tribes & cultures to incorporate into the film. We already discussed ancestors today! #ALedchat
A6: I was lucky to get to go to the sound Grading Practices conference in Portland. It was amazing. Rick Stiggins is a genius! I recommend this conference to all #ALedchat
I went to the PLC Conference a few years ago, I read “In Praise of the American Educator” and it had a lot of great views on teaching/best practices today. #IHMarchMadness#aledchat
A7: Motivating students when no grades or classroom assignments are a result of LMS lessons. Encouraging teachers to expand on what is learned in library. #aledchat#UMEdTech#EDL577UM
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
I’m just trying to better serve Ss, Ts, and families in @TCSBoardofEd. Any suggestions, literature, etc would be appreciated. I serve 13 schools so I know I may fall short, often. #ALedchat
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
A6: I would recommend anything that is self-driven and self-researched. I have found that things such as these chats and my own research have led to building my PLN better than anything else has. Find your interest and run with it! #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
A7 we are in discussion in my school about the difference between Ss who can do the task independently vs. if they need the Teacher guiding ever blend (ex.c-a-t...ok what does that spell?) or task. There needs to be some sort of independent grade #ALedchat
I am studying the school districts that have made this a priority. Remaining a student of this issue until such time as the time comes is my motivation. #aledchat
A7: I am a bit frustrated that some are content with giving the chapter assessment or the file cabinet test. We are growing, but we have a long road ahead and a short time to get there. #aledchat
I want to learn more about standards base grading/learning. What does a grade of 90 mean? Student learned 90% of what was taught. Well, what was taught? #ALedchat
A7: I am a bit frustrated that some are content with giving the chapter assessment or the file cabinet test. We are growing, but we have a long road ahead and a short time to get there. #aledchat
A7: My frustration comes from Ss lack of preparation. Mastery is 70% or higher. If not met they must retest. Some intentionally score low just for that second chance. Any advice on how to avoid this? #UMedTech#EDL577UM#ALedchat
A7: We all need continued PD on this. The second you think you've got it, you need to learn more. Don't stop! Let's hold each other accountable #ALedchat
A7: Our weekly grammar assessments: I feel like they take a lot of time to teach to, but Ss demonstrate 0% transfer of this knowledge to their actual writing! I would like to see them leave and focus on student samples from now on! #IHMarchMadness#aledchat
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
A7: I'm stumped by semester exams that we believe will help with college, that are mostly surface learning questions, that students get no feedback from other than the grade on it. IMO, The way we do semester exams doesn't prepare kids for college. #ALedchat
Well, since you asked... I am frustrated with the excessive amount of testing and the stress it puts on Ts & Ss. Standardized tests are differentiated, yet students NEED differentiation. #ALedchat
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
I want to learn more about standards base grading/learning. What does a grade of 90 mean? Student learned 90% of what was taught. Well, what was taught? #ALedchat
Yes. Put the burden back on them. We addressed this issue when we instituted redos/retakes. Over time, student requests to retake anything went down and they started studying before the first time. I can elaborate later #aledchat
A7: I just want to make sure the formative and summative assessments that I use and that my district provides are correctly giving me a picture of my students’ mastery or lack of mastery of the standards. #ALedchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
A7: We all need continued PD on this. The second you think you've got it, you need to learn more. Don't stop! Let's hold each other accountable #ALedchat
Well, since you asked... I am frustrated with the excessive amount of testing and the stress it puts on Ts & Ss. Standardized tests aren’t differentiated, yet students NEED differentiated instruction. #ALedchat
Q7: What about your grading and assessment practice has you stumped, frustrated or motivated to learn right now? How can this community of learners support you? #ALedchat
I’ve also made my retakes more focused on key vocabulary use & explaining over arching ideas from the standards. If they can explain the “big ideas” using the content words, they’re good to go for me. #ALedchat#historyteacher
A7: I get frustrated when students’ performance does not reflect the learning I know they have. But this frustration is at myself. At this point I must reflect and evaluate the assessment tool that was used. #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
A7 - I am just frustrated with the grading system because based on grades there are more ways to f than any other grade. Students need to be taught to mastery no matter what they make on an assessment because they are the reason we are doing what we do #aledchat
A7: My frustration is-why does everything have to be done "for a grade". It seems like there is more focus on needing grades than actual learning through hands-on, problem-based learning. Get over grades and let Ss learn through real-life situations! #EDL577UM#UMEdTech#ALedchat
To be honest I don't give grades (PRAISE the lord!!) however when I do units I try to find a way to make it meaningful. We are working on Inventions so we will have a Shark Tank and for Stop Motion movies a premiere and invite many!..#aledchat#UMedTech#EDL577UM
A7 some parents have a hard time realizing that it is ok to struggle. Struggle can be productiveness how they learn. Don’t always expect them to be perfect! #ALedchat
FA: 1.) Ts need become facilitators not grade coaches.
2.) The way we assess needs to dramatically and relentlessly shift from correct answers to skills building. #IHMarchMadness#aledchat
I've used standards based. You had unsat, basic, mastery, etc. with cut scores. Each question was aligned to a standard and the data you collected after assessment was meaningful and exact skills content could be targeted easier for all ability levels. #ALedchat
FA: We need to communicate this to our teachers, students and families. We have to believe in it and put it into practice. Build a relationship of trust #ALedchat
FA: 1.) Ts need become facilitators not grade coaches.
2.) The way we assess needs to dramatically and relentlessly shift from correct answers to skills building. #IHMarchMadness#aledchat
A7: I do get confused with the acceleration process of students especially at an elementary school level. I teach enrichment/gifted and so often many teachers are frustrated with those students yet we aren't compacting them but then sometimes told not to?? #confused#aledchat
I’ve had many “Growth Chats” with parents this year. Helps give perspective and to know that their kid is being challenged to get even better. #ALedchat
A7 some parents have a hard time realizing that it is ok to struggle. Struggle can be productiveness how they learn. Don’t always expect them to be perfect! #ALedchat
SO thankful for @mkiser2 & @ezigbo_ and the topic of Assessments in #ALedchat tonight! Awesome questions and responses from everyone in the chat. Have a great week, everyone!
Final Answer: MODEL. I invite teachers in to my room or to follow me on Instagram & see what assessments I am using & what I’m asking of students each day. #ALedchat
FA: Assessment FOR learning; not assessment OF learning. Rethink the entire purpose of assessment and grading. We don't eat better and exercise so the number on the scale goes down; the number on the scale does down as an indication that things are getting better. #aledchat
FQ: its a culture change and that is the struggle. We need to really rethink how we assess to reflect this. This process needs to be shared with the Ss so they can journey with the Ts and make the goal learning, not grading. #ALedchat
