Assessment Ideas by John Emerich

john_emerich — 2018-10-16 20:59:28 UTC

Please post your favorite way(s) to "taste the soup"!

2018-10-16 21:15:52 UTC

I use Quizizz quite a bit for quick, and fun, assessments for students. I can create my own or choose from thousands that are already teacher created. (I edit them to make sure they are correct.) Also creating a spelling style test in Quizizz is perfect for SPED students. The kids love it because it is competitive. Yes there are those students who will get frustrated, but its easy to start the game again. My students BEG for Quizizz.

2018-10-16 23:59:00 UTC

I use prodigy for a fun way to assess. I can assign individual or whole class lessons depending on the needs of my students. Students ask to play this daily. It can also be used at home.

2018-10-17 00:53:22 UTC

I often have them write on their individual white boards while on the carpet so I can easily see who is on the right track and who needs help, and quickly redirect them. For reading concepts I'll make an anchor chart for that particular concept (ex. main idea, inferences/conclusions, facts, etc). After the story I'll have them write the main idea, fact, conclusion, etc. on a post it and add it to the chart. They also write their name on the post it so I can easily see who "got it" it and who didn't. I can call the ones who need extra instruction to teacher table during Daily 5.

2018-10-17 02:25:44 UTC

I have really enjoyed the exit slip method utilizing sticky notes because it is a simple and effective way to get instant and valuable information about my students knowledge of the content as well as their thought process. In first grade, it is a great way to organize my small group intervention groups for daily 3 and daily five.

john_emerich — 2018-10-17 13:37:07 UTC

Thanks for sharing, great ideas, keep them coming...

amanda_laborde — 2018-10-17 13:52:55 UTC

I use exit tickets. Students have really opened up to me about what is still confusing on the skills we work on. It really gives me a better insight into how to help them individually because I am not just looking at a grade, but looking at the thoughts and feelings of the student behind the grades.

2018-10-17 13:58:32 UTC

I like having them compare and contrast the main points of what they have read with a partner then have the partner share what their teammate said. This allows the students not only an opportunity to share their ideas but to listen to the ideas of others.

2018-10-17 14:19:59 UTC

I use kahoot at times. Students love the interaction.

2018-10-17 14:47:19 UTC

Our closing statements/Sticky notes have really helped me quickly identify who has it and what wasn't clear. I know what to reteach or just clarify for the next day

2018-10-17 14:57:15 UTC

Tonia Walker | Tue, Oct 16, 6:22 PM (15 hours ago) | |

to John

Mr. Emerich, I have used exit slips and Explain Your Solution as well as some others as formal assessments. My students love explaining why they chose their answer. I also see them really understanding why their answer was incorrect. I call the activity 4 Corners. I have the student to go to the corner of the answer they chose. AF BG CH and DJ. They have to talk with other students in their group that chose the same answer and tell why they chose it. They love it. I'm looking forward to trying others as well.Thank you

2018-10-17 15:27:38 UTC

I ask the first graders to draw a picture of a word that starts with the given sound.

2018-10-17 15:37:31 UTC

flocabulary quiz, journal entries, write to me about your day, reflex math, partner shout outs

2018-10-18 11:26:32 UTC

Teach like a Champion in which instructors demonstrate the least invasive intervention according to the procedure.1. Individual: non-verbal (point, move, frown, nod), keep teaching2. Group: verbal, "Everyone, let's go hunt", gesture, keep teaching3. Anonymous: group, verbal, "There are still 3 sharks missing...", gesture, keep teaching4. Private: verbal, individual coaching, "Get into partners and keep hunting. Johnny be my partner. Why aren't you participating Johnny? Are you ok?...