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The Power of Formative Assessment

The Power of Formative Assessment. Learning to Love Assessment Christy Stanley Pender County Literacy Coach (6-12) August 19, 2011. Standard I: Teachers as Leaders

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The Power of Formative Assessment

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  1. The Power of Formative Assessment Learning to Love Assessment Christy Stanley Pender County Literacy Coach (6-12) August 19, 2011

  2. Standard I:Teachers as Leaders “When you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find:  that way, the good spreads out where no telling it will go.  Which is right.“ The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned. Use multiple indicators, both formative and summative, to evaluate student progress Provide opportunities for self-assessment NC Teacher Evaluation Tool & NC FALCONS

  3. Essential Questions How is formative assessment (FA) different from other assessment methods? Why is FA is an effective strategy to use to assess student learning? Learning Targets I can define FA. I understand the importance of FA. I am able to implement several FA strategies. Formative Assessment

  4. Shared Language Activity

  5. Think/Pair/Share (Write) • Turn to a partner and share your responses/ideas to the Shared Language questions • Big ideas from the tables • Excellent Example of Formative Assessment

  6. After your conversations, USE your understanding of formative assessment to complete this activity. At your table, take 3 minutes to SORT the activities into 3 categories. Formative Benchmark Summative Self (Group)-Assessment Activity

  7. Getting to Know Examples of Formative Assessment • “The important question is not how assessment is defined but whether assessment information is used… -Palomba & Banta * Exit Card example- what do to with the data?

  8. Pick a strategy at your table Think of a way you could use it in your classroom AND what you will do with the information Be prepared to share your strategy in 30 seconds or less with a partner. Inner Circle/Outer Circle Outer circle rotates, inner circle stays Take your Notes sheet, pen/pencil, and strategy with you. Rotate every minute. Strategies To Learn & Use

  9. Professional Challenges Have a colleague, student, or ME video tape you teaching and/or encourage a colleague to do this with you (will be in every MS & HS) Analyze how much time is spent in each section of the pyramid of learning. Identify areas where you could chunk instruction and build in formative assessment. GREAT artifact! Standard V: Reflective practitioner

  10. One of My Favorites Stand Up/ Sit DownHands Up/Hands Down Excellent Closing/Opening Activities

  11. Essential Questions How is formative assessment (FA) different from other assessment methods? Why is FA is an effective strategy to use to assess student learning? Learning Targets Participants will be able to define FA. Participants will understand the importance of FA and be able to implement several strategies. Reflection on Formative Assessment

  12. Exit Card • What are your “take aways” from this workshop? • How will you use formative assessment in your classroom this week? This semester? Which strategies? • How can I improve the quality of the workshop/presentation?

  13. References Bloom, Benjamin (2008). Mastery learning. Retrieved August 25, 2009, from Funderstanding Web site: http://www.funderstanding.com/content/mastery-learning Brookhart, Susan M. (2006). Formative assessment strategies for every classroom. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Brookhart, Susan M. (2009). Exploring formative assessment. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Brookhart, Susan M. (2008). How to give effective feedback to your students. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Brookhart, S., & D'Arcangelo, M. (2008). The power of formative assessment to advance learning. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

  14. Definitions of Formative Assessment Glogster http://sensaiths.edu.glogster.com/edit/glog-4448-5605/

  15. Pyramid of Learning 10 % READING 20% HEARING 30% SEEING 40% HEARING & SEEING DISCUSS WITH OTHERS 70% 90% TALK/WRITE OR DO/APPLY

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