https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5 EDUC 2375 - Assessment Toolkit en-us 2023-01-10 18:06:09 UTC 2023-04-11 15:14:39 UTC hello@padlet.com carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2439766684 Although Pinterest is seen as your typical social media platform, it is easy to redirect your 'For You' page to be full of teacher related content. As teachers move to more digital platforms, Pinterest becomes a great way to inspire new ideas as well as reach out to other teachers around the world. ]]> 2023-01-10 18:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2439766684 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2440195651 Blooket was one of the most popular games during my 5 week practicum experience! By offering a wide variety of game modes, Blooket allows for students to have fun while reviewing important content. After each game, the teacher is able to see the overall percentage of correct answers as well as individual student results; allowing for quick, immediate formative assessment. ]]> 2023-01-11 02:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2440195651 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2441359049 Gimkit is quite similar to Blooket or Kahoot in the sense that it is a review game with the 'video game' like twist. This is a great way to assess where students are at in a low stakes situation. ]]> 2023-01-11 19:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2441359049 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2442846735 This document was one that we discussed in our EDUC 3105 course. This PDF is targeted towards the old gym curriculum but still provides a variety of assessment examples for multiple outcomes and P.E. requirements. ]]> 2023-01-12 20:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2442846735 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2450298027 Edutopia is one of my favourite teacher websites! Attached on this document is the Edutopia assessment tab located on their website. This tab offers a wide selection of assessment ideas as well as tips and tricks.]]> 2023-01-19 19:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2450298027 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2451513293 This game I played while teaching my grade 1 practicum about buddy letters (sh, th, ch, etc.). My class loved it! It was a great review game for them and allowed for me to gather quick observational assessment in regards to their pronunciation of their buddy letters. 

Attached to this tab is a PDF copy of my lesson plan for ELA. This lesson plan focused upon assessing students understanding and fluency of the SH buddy letters. ]]> 2023-01-20 20:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2451513293 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2461922178 The Alberta Assessment Consortium is the holy grail for all things assessment within our curriculum. The link provided will take you to a website full of resources, teaching tools, and more.

NOTE: You will need an account to log in to this website. Check Google Classroom for the login.]]> 2023-01-30 18:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2461922178 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2465055769 The link provided will take you to the Alberta Assessment Consortium page focused upon providing ready to use rubric templates as well as teaching tools. ]]> 2023-02-01 18:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2465055769 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2480296994 The rubric word builder list is a PDF file of alphabetized words that can help to build descriptive and effective rubrics.

]]> 2023-02-13 21:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2480296994 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2482539877 EMAB is prominent in our education system today but how well do we understand it? This article helps to better explain what EMAB looks like in the classroom.]]> 2023-02-14 20:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2482539877 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2482540277 Rubrics, when done correctly, are an effective marking tool for teachers. However, it can be easy to create rubrics that skew our assessment results. It is important that our rubrics are intentional and match the outcomes that we are looking to assess. This article further explores the "how?" and "why?" of rubric creation. ]]> 2023-02-14 20:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2482540277 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2482658259 The DOCX provided contains a list of differentiation strategies in regards to what kind of assessment we deliver. This document helps to ensure that our assessments are reliable and valid. ]]> 2023-02-14 22:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2482658259 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2507582554 Differentiation games is a great way to ensure student engagement with the curricular outcomes. The games provided in the document can be used as a method of formative assessment. ]]> 2023-03-07 21:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2507582554 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2514796888 Lexile is described as the "framework for reading" by "matching readers with texts". This website assesses student reading level and provides the necessary text to help them grow as well as monitor their development. This is a great tool to use for diagnostic assessment.]]> 2023-03-13 17:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2514796888 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537197726 Read Theory is an online resources in which teachers can post a variety of text and review multiple literacy factors such as...
- Listening vs. reading comprehension
- Minutes per page/word
- Most popular book(s) within the class
- Improvement of reading level]]> 2023-03-29 18:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537197726 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537200843 White boards are a great way to quickly formatively assess students understanding of a subject directly within the lesson. The link provides a list of math games to play with your students using the whiteboard. ]]> 2023-03-29 18:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537200843 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537203355 The document provided outlines a comprehensive summary of the principles of fair assessment in regards to Canadian education. ]]> 2023-03-29 18:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537203355 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537204864 The website provided includes 3 ways to create effective test takers within our class while reducing the level of test anxiety within students. ]]> 2023-03-29 18:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537204864 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537206088 The Sadlier School website provides a variety of resources and articles all focused upon improving the education that students receive in our classrooms. ]]> 2023-03-29 18:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537206088 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537207110 The document provided takes an in-depth look on the inclusion of effective grades within the classroom. ]]> 2023-03-29 19:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2537207110 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538901407 Spark is a P.E. based assessment website for a variety of games, units and activites.]]> 2023-03-30 19:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538901407 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538905327 The Online Stopwatch website offers a variety 'randomized group generator' animations. This is a fun way to create homogeneous groups for assessments. ]]> 2023-03-30 19:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538905327 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538972681 Hattie's study of 250+ influences on student achievement enables us to better understand effective classroom assessment methods.]]> 2023-03-30 21:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538972681 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538999483 The website provided above contains information with correlating visuals about the importance of backwards design and the impact that it has in our classroom. ]]> 2023-03-30 22:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2538999483 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539000570 The document linked in a PDF copy of the book "Improve Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction Using the Understanding by Design Framework" by Jay Mctighe and Grant Wiggins. This expands on the idea of effective backwards design in assessment. ]]> 2023-03-30 22:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539000570 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539001435 The webpage linked has a focus upon creating effective formative assessment in regards to gathering information on student progression within the classroom. ]]> 2023-03-30 22:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539001435 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539004376 Provided in this document are 12 easy and effective formative assessment activities that teachers can use within the classroom. ]]> 2023-03-30 22:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539004376 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539004774 The website provided offers new ways to view formative assessment within ELA classes for all grade levels. ]]> 2023-03-30 22:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539004774 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539006803 The blog written by Lifetime Learner provides 9 effective review games that can be adapted for all grade levels and subjects. ]]> 2023-03-30 22:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2539006803 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542492787 The document provided is an 11 page reading summarizing the importance of backwards design and how to effectively use it within the classroom. ]]> 2023-04-03 16:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542492787 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542496251 This document is a summary of Dylan William's collaborative formative assessment strategies within the classroom. ]]> 2023-04-03 16:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542496251 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542503250 The Alberta Assessment Consortium has provided a 'rubric sampler' document. This can be used as a reference point or exemplar when building effective rubrics.]]> 2023-04-03 16:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542503250 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542508156 The blog page by Thomas R. Guskey and Associates explore the controversial idea of what 'exceeding' looks like within our EMAB scale of assessment.]]> 2023-04-03 16:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542508156 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542513711 Performance tasks are a great way to reach higher level Bloom's when assessing students understanding of a concept(s).]]> 2023-04-03 17:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542513711 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542516451 Teaching students HOW to take tests help to create for valid assessments for the outcomes we are looking to achieve. ]]> 2023-04-03 17:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542516451 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542520749 Standardized testing has, and most likely always will be, a controversial topic of discussion. Thomas Armstrong explores 15 arguments against standardized testing.]]> 2023-04-03 17:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542520749 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542529012 Differentiation is one of the most important but also challenging factor to navigate within the classroom. This document provides 11 different ideas for differentiated assessments.]]> 2023-04-03 17:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542529012 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542534974 Attached above is a blog post containing 7 effective formative assessment and review games to implement within the classroom.]]> 2023-04-03 17:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2542534974 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2543836974 Formative assessment is essential in math. Attached above provides a handful of formative assessment methods to use during lessons. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2543836974 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2543841062 This blog post provides a comprehensive list of summative assessment resources. It was updated in 2022 which ensures that these practically apply to the current classroom setting. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2543841062 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2543843736 Retrieval practice is an important part of creating effective test takers. The document provided includes multiple review games to help prepare students for the test by expanding on course content. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2543843736 carysboth https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2550328319 The Youtube video provided (19 mins) offer a close look at the implementation of learning centres as a form of differentiated assessment. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/carysboth/9tzf4q780laucem5/wish/2550328319