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"Four steps for using formative assessment... Identify what they need to learn, self-assess, set goals, {and} plan for the next steps to take..."

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"Four steps for using formative assessment... Identify what they need to learn, self-assess, set goals, {and} plan for the next steps to take..."

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Laud, L., Hirsch, S., Patel, P. and Wagner, M. (2010). Maximize Student Achievement with Formative Assessment. ASCD Express 6(1). Retrieved from: http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol6/601-laud.aspx

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Keeping in mind that formative assessments are more than just feedback...

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Keeping in mind that formative assessments are more than just feedback...

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Retrieved from: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/111013/chapters/Creating-a-Formative-Assessment-System.aspx

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How can I create better formative assessments to help my students progress?

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How can I create better formative assessments to help my students progress?

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Better assessments
Better feedback
More learning

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Our school is moving towards this and while it is a better way to reflect grades, I think that we have a long way to go in understanding how this will look in our high school classes.
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/oct08/vol66/num02/Seven_Reasons_for_Standards-Based_Grading.aspx

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Create more opportunities for students to work together. THis article talks about how important this can be in a students education and retention. 

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Create more opportunities for students to work together. THis article talks about how important this can be in a students education and retention. 

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http://web.b.ebscohost.com.marygrove.idm.oclc.org/ehost/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=108cf2b4-8cca-4e0e-b7b3-d1f9c885c57b%40sessionmgr120&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#AN=EJ1148599&db=eric

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Articles I looked at along with their summaries.

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https://modelinginstruction.org/

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What activities can I find

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Use techniques from the training I am in

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Use these more!! With our collaboration stations in the LC.

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Use these more!! With our collaboration stations in the LC.

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https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/chemistry

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This article has a lot of data to process however it did find that students understood more when simulations were used.

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Find more real life simulations for those that can't visualize and/or struggle

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Find more real life simulations for those that can't visualize and/or struggle

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"...utilizing group roles and highly structured activities in a POGIL instructor-facilitated non-lecture environment, students master the content and also develop essential process skills..."
(Qureshi, p.445)

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Utilize our POGIL (process oriented guided inquiry learning) activities more to put the learning on the students and the teacher there to facilitate the learning

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Utilize our POGIL (process oriented guided inquiry learning) activities more to put the learning on the students and the teacher there to facilitate the learning

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How can we get teachers into more of a facilitator setting?

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How can we get teachers into more of a facilitator setting?

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Education and learning happens when students are at the center

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Have students white board their thoughts in the NGSS (next generation science standards) format so that students can have group discussions and learn from each other. 

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Have students white board their thoughts in the NGSS (next generation science standards) format so that students can have group discussions and learn from each other. 

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More exit slips having students explain important concepts so they can see what they know

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More exit slips having students explain important concepts so they can see what they know

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Provide students a checklist of "I can..." statements for the units before tests

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Provide students a checklist of "I can..." statements for the units before tests

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How can we get students to "self-regulate"

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How can we get students to "self-regulate"

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"...Self regulation enables students to become effective and responsible learners who can continue their education as 'lifelong learners'..."

(Miller, p.11

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FOCUS: I plan to focus on how to find ways to help students learn and understand chemistry concepts/standards better

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FOCUS: I plan to focus on how to find ways to help students learn and understand chemistry concepts/standards better

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Beyond what we do to help students after a unit test, looking into what we can do to help them prepare before.