WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT? by Larissa Lightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz What is the purpose of assessment? What is effective assessment? en-us 2016-12-08 23:18:02 UTC 2017-05-17 04:14:46 UTC hello@padlet.com WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT? larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142701789 2016-12-08 23:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142701789 Assessment FOR Learning larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142701891 -Formative 
-Assess prior knowledge
-Influence direction of  instruction
-Assess if lesson was effective ( ticket out the door, exit ticket)
-Informal observation/feedback
-Anecdotal
-Inquiry questions can be incorporated to this form of assessment
-Know-Wonder-Learn

]]> 2016-12-08 23:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142701891 Assessment AS Learning larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142702197 -Self-Assessment in order for students to develop meta cognitive skills
-Enhances students accountability, motivation, and responsibility. 
Peer and Self-Assessment
-Gallery Walk
-Two Stars and a Wish
-Goal-Setting/SMART Goals
-Ruberics, Checklists
-Interviews
-Realistic perceptions of  where they are at in their learning journey
-Exchanging ideas

]]> 2016-12-08 23:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142702197 Assessment OF Learning larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142702604 -Summative
-Formal
-Differentiated
-Tests
-Standards
-Regional Standards
-Provincial Standards
-Measure/Record
Rating Scales, Ruberics, Checklists
-Reliability, Test-taker Anxiety
-Confounds (Langauge barriers)
-What are you accurately testing/assessing?
-Report Cards
-Letter Grades
-Competition

]]> 2016-12-08 23:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142702604 Teachers need to be mindful of the particular learning outcomes on which they intend to report, prior toselecting or designing the method of assessment. larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970496 2016-12-11 01:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970496 PYP Perspective On Assessment larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970504  Assessment is integral to all teaching and learning. It is central to the PYP goal of thoughtfully and effectively guiding students through the five essential elements of learning: the acquisition of knowledge, the understanding of concepts, the mastering of skills, the development of attitudes and the decision to take action. ]]> 2016-12-11 01:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970504 The Acquisition of knowledge larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970576 2016-12-11 01:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970576 The Understanding of Concepts larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970585 2016-12-11 01:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970585 The Mastering of skills larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970587 2016-12-11 01:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970587 The Development of Attitudes larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970610 2016-12-11 01:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970610 The Decision to Take Action. larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970617 2016-12-11 01:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970617 The prime objective of assessment in the PYP is to provide feedback on the learning process. larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970648 2016-12-11 01:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970648 DIFFERENTIATED larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970710 They need to employ techniques for assessing students’work that take into account the diverse, complicated and sophisticated ways that individual students use to understand experience. A]]> 2016-12-11 01:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970710 Recording larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970763 2016-12-11 01:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970763 Assessing larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970773 2016-12-11 01:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970773 Reporting larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970786 2016-12-11 01:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970786 Strategies larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970820 -documenting learning processes of groups and individuals 
- engaging students in reflecting on their learning 
-students assessing work produced by themselves and by others 
-developing clear rubrics 
identifying exemplar student work ]]> 2016-12-11 01:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970820 Using representative examples of students’ work or performance to provide information about student learning larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970851

]]> 2016-12-11 01:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142970851 The Question That Keeps me Up at Night larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971055  Have the tasks provided ample information to allow a judgment to be made about whether the purposes or objectives have been met? ]]> 2016-12-11 02:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971055 Somtimes I am SURPRISED by how some of my students perform on formal tests. larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971071  What does the students’ performance reveal about their level of understanding?

Some  students who perform well on class work  perform poorly on more tests

Have any unexpected results occurred? Yes and  I am left wonder......

What changes should be made in the assessment procedure? 
How should the teaching and learning process be modified as a result of the assessment? ]]> 2016-12-11 02:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971071 Use scoring that is both analytical (separate scores for different aspects of the work) and holistic(single scores). larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971149 2016-12-11 02:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971149 WHY I keep thinking that I should have a daily journal.... to keeps anecdotal notes larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971186  When observing, the teacher should record what the students say. By listening carefully to the dialogue between students, especially in dramatic play, the teacher can learn about their current interests, knowledge base, level of involvement and social skills. ]]> 2016-12-11 02:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971186 I spend plenty of time differentiated for students with learning challenges. Do I spend enough time challenging students on the other end of the spectrum? larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971229  extend the student’s learning. ]]> 2016-12-11 02:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971229 Technology to help us capture learning process.... larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971270  Students are observed often and regularly, and the observations are recorded by noting the typical as well as non-typical behaviours, collecting multiple observations to enhance reliability, and synthesizing evidence from different contexts to increase validity. A system of note taking and record keeping is created that minimizes writing and recording time. ]]> 2016-12-11 02:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971270 Summative Strategies beyond report cards: Portfolios and Students lead conferences larissalightburn https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971334 2016-12-11 02:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/larissalightburn/2y2a53h9uzoz/wish/142971334