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WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #wyoedchat! Go ahead and introduce yourself to the group by telling us your name, location, and subject!

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT

From WDE: Laurie Hernandez-Standards & Assessment Dir, Jessica Steinbrenner-Assessment Supervisor, & Kari Eakins-Comms Dir! #wyoedchat

wyowriting Oct 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT

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WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Good evening! The WDE Assessment team is excited to moderate tonight’s #wyoedchat. Join us in 5 minutes!

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hello #wyoedchat. I'm Brant, MS Principal from Riverton. How cool is it to have our State Dept of Ed leading our chat?!!!

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello, @WYOEducation and #wyoedchat Dawn from Gillette, jr. high Business Ed (computers)

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hello #wyoedchat, Wayne, Casper, principal pk-15

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi, @wyowayne68! So good to see you! #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT

James checking in from Cheyenne, intervention specialist #wyoedchat

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Tonight’s Qs will focus on student assessment. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#wyoedchat Monday night a bit more of a challenge. Glad to be here though.

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi, @wyowayne68! So good to see you! #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT

You can now combine #wyoedchat and MNF :)

In reply to @wyowayne68

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q1: What is the most effective type of assessment you use? #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Projects over concepts taught in class are the most effective assesssments I use. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#wyoedchat a1) As P, nothing better then talking to students about what they are learning & observing T teaching.

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1. Ones that give immediate data or feedback #edchat #wyoedchat Fast bridges is good

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT

a1. I still prefer formatives. Even as an admin, I find myself formatively assessing every chance I get... #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Real time data is the holy grail #wyoedchat

In reply to @jpk38

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I'm getting better at that qualitative stuff, myself. #wyoedchat

In reply to @wyowayne68

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q2: What makes student assessment worthwhile? Or not? #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: S assessments that drive instruction are worthwhile. Are they getting it? Do I need to reteach? #wyoedchat

KatelynBlattner Oct 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I'm not sure what assessments I want to use in my future classroom, but I'm hoping to learn a few! #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

a2) #wyoedchat Can I use it to help inform my next steps?

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Hi all! Late late late! Rachel, Sped T from Granite Canyon #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Welcome, @KatelynBlattner! #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2. Does it good the learning plan for students... Does it lead to changes to make learning meaningful... #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Hi, @MsCrawford101! Glad you could join us. #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

a2. Needs to assess soft skills as well as content proficiency. So difficult to predict future success based off a single score. #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1: assessments that are quick and give me and the student good information about student progress #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Hello and welcome @MsCrawford101 #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2:does it help me and my student determine the next steps we need to take to reach mastery #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT

a2b. Anything that helps you make those "in the moment" adjustments you need to make the learning more effective. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#wyoedchat Welcome @MsCrawford101

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Hi all! Late late late! Rachel, Sped T from Granite Canyon #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Getting deep answers now...#wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Nope I just live outside of Cheyenne a ways 😉#wyoedchat

In reply to @wyowayne68

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I promised myself I would not beat that dead horse tonight...yet here I go again. #wyoedchat

In reply to @jpk38

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Which data from assessments is the most useful to you? #wyoedchat

KatelynBlattner Oct 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I'd say assessments help show the students understanding of the material and what areas they need to improve on. #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Now you're going all @coachdarin22 on me, lol #wyoedchat

In reply to @jpk38, @coachdarin22

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3 data that can be connected to potential growth and other test indicators #edchat #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A good assessment will also tell much about your own instruction. #wyoedchat

In reply to @KatelynBlattner

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: assessments that show me if they are closing achievement gaps and applying skills they have learned #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: The most useful data is data that shows understanding of concepts and growth. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT

a3) #wyoedchat The ones that help me see what kids have learned, what kids need to learn and what mistakes they may be making.

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Amen! This is SO true for my kiddos. #wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I can talk in music #wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@MsSholle where you at? #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

If we could only get you to use your powers for good instead of evil! #wyoedchat

In reply to @jpk38

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q4: What is the least useful assessment data to you? #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Our new day and time are throwing folks for a loop. #wyoedchat

In reply to @MsCrawford101, @MsSholle

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT

a4. Data you get 3 month after you give the assessment. (cough) PAWS (cough) #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I think the question we need to ask about assessment is: is it student centered or just a compliance task? #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4: The least useful are standardized tests, especially ones where you don't get results for months. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT

a4) #wyoedchat Data that is months old and not very informative. :(

KatelynBlattner Oct 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Late data is the worst data! #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 to cumbersome data,. Or that didn't provide immediate help #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4:Data that tells me my kids are below grade level. Duh, that's why they see me. I want to know WHY! Where are the gaps? #wyoedchat

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WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q5: What are the pros/cons of giving the WY-TOPP interim assessments? #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

sometimes we can over do the data...get caught looking and not doing anything. #wyoedchat

In reply to @jpk38

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#wyoedchat We will see. If it lives up to the hype it will be fantastic. #hopeful # trusting.

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

a5. Pros: Test out the system, get immediate results, prep for Spring test. Cons: Losing instructional time. #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Penny wants me to add that any assessment that cuts down on her running around time is not beneficial #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: Pros Ss get idea what test looks like, Cons too much testing, take away learning time #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5:I like the immediate feedback of Wy-ALT so I hope it's the same! I also think it will give kids more buy-in and ownership #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 getting kids comfortable with how they will be assessed. #wyoedchat

KatelynBlattner Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Pros: quick results Cons: they take so much time #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5:if WY-Topp can give us data to help fill gaps or reteach before the spring assessment, that would be incredibly helpful #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I am excited about the opportunity to see it work. #wyoedchat

In reply to @WYOEducation

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: Do you have a different view on interim testing earlier grades (K-2) vs. older grades? #wyoedchat

Jim_Hirz Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Oh my god yes! We ask teachers to provide kids timely feedback but our DOE apparently missed the memo. #edchat #wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6: I wonder if we need to test K-2 with a state test. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

a6) #wyoedchat A pig does not grow by weighing it. Sometimes less is more.

catpalmer25 Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

It's not too late to join the conversation! #wyoedchat

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: Do you have a different view on interim testing earlier grades (K-2) vs. older grades? #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

We're both going to get fired now...thanks Jim :) #wyoedchat

In reply to @Jim_Hirz

MsSholle Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6: I just want clear, reliable data that can be put to use immediately. #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

There's @MsSholle! Welcome! #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

There she is :) Welcome Sarah #wyoedchat

In reply to @MsSholle

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6 interim testing with older students can't just be to help them learn to be better tester #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

a2. I'm not a early elementary guy, but I just don't know how much valid data you can get testing them at that age? Am I wrong? #wyoedchat

MsSholle Oct 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I was reading w one of my little guys. 😊 #wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

As @wyowayne68 said, we are all hopeful. #wyoedchat

In reply to @WYOEducation, @Jim_Hirz, @wyowayne68

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#wyoedchat I do not believe you are wrong.

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

a2. I'm not a early elementary guy, but I just don't know how much valid data you can get testing them at that age? Am I wrong? #wyoedchat

jpk38 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Lots of testing doesn't require reading and writing and can quickly help. They can be more fun #wyoedchat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

One thing I like about our DOE is they listen and make changes based on educator feedback. #wyoedchat

In reply to @Jim_Hirz, @WYOEducation

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Must run #wyoedchat peeps! Off to Oregon for a conference on dispute resolution tomorrow! #ilikespedlaw #ridiculouslyexcited

KatelynBlattner Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

6) can't say I have too strong of an opinion on that one #wyoedchat

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q7: How can WY-TOPP modular assessments best be incorporated into district assessment systems? #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

That's worth a follow, at least :) #wyoedchat

In reply to @Jim_Hirz, @WYOEducation

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I want to hear about it when I return. #wyoedchat

MsCrawford101 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Must run #wyoedchat peeps! Off to Oregon for a conference on dispute resolution tomorrow! #ilikespedlaw #ridiculouslyexcited

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

a7. interested in seeing everyone's thoughts on this. To me, I feel like our District Unit Summatives should give us this info. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

a7) #wyoedchat Don't know enough to speak on this yet.

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Do I understand them to potentially be an end of unit formative assessment? #wyoedchat

In reply to @WYOEducation

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Not sure. Right now I think they are a work in progress and we are using ones from Utah. #wyoedchat

In reply to @wyowayne68, @WYOEducation

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#wyoedchat Sounds like an incredibly promising tool.

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Yes! That is exactly what they are. They will available on demand with real time results in grades 3-11 Math and ELA.
In reply to @wyowayne68

WYOEducation Oct 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q8: What support do educators need around WY-TOPP? #wyoedchat

Dawn63Dale - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thank you, @WYOEducation for moderating and for listening to our opinions. #wyoedchat

PrincipalNyberg - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

a8. I'll tell you after we give the first interim :) In the meantime, the assessment newsletter and website are great resources. #wyoedchat

wyowayne68 Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

a8) #wyoedchat patience and understanding as they make the change. Encouragement the the state understands change can be hard.