FIndings "Inside the Black Box" by Laura Johnston https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako List the findings from Black's article "Inside the Black Box" en-us 2016-08-21 02:32:46 UTC 2016-08-24 23:11:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Change will only occur through professional development that builds on existing good practices. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714696 2016-08-24 22:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714696 kdoyle15 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714735 strengthening formative assessment produces significant learning gains.]]> 2016-08-24 23:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714735 Improving formative assessment does raise standards https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714740 2016-08-24 23:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714740 There is evidence there is room for improvement-people tend to focus on 3 possibilities:     1.effective learning     2. Negative impact:          competition and not improvement     3. Managerial:  https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714755 2016-08-24 23:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714755 In order for assessments to be successful, classroom teachers will need to be willing to modify their practice. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714757 2016-08-24 23:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714757 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714761 Students should be involved in self-assessment.]]> 2016-08-24 23:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714761 There is always room for improvement  https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714764 2016-08-24 23:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714764 Frequent assessment feedback helps both low and high attaining students. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714773 2016-08-24 23:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714773 Feedback should be about the quality of the students work with advice on how to improve. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714774 2016-08-24 23:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714774 We need to prepare students to be stronger critical thinkers https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714778 2016-08-24 23:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714778 -Better formative assessments yield better test scores, especially for lower-level students. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714779 -Formative assessment is about giving better feedback to students.
-Assessments shouldn't be used to put students in competition with each other.]]> 2016-08-24 23:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714779 Students need to be actively involved to ensure improvement  https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714797 2016-08-24 23:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714797 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714813 Teachers need to be supported in order to meet the demands of wanting better outputs.]]> 2016-08-24 23:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714813 kdoyle15 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714827 Feedback should be about qualities of the work not what is correct/incorrect and shouldn't compare students with others ]]> 2016-08-24 23:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714827 Feedback to students should be about specific qualities of their work.  It should avoid comparison with others. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714830 2016-08-24 23:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714830 Teachers collaborating together can create better assessments https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714845 2016-08-24 23:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714845 Formative  assessment to self-assessment is inevitable  https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714849 2016-08-24 23:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714849 There should be continuous feedback between students and teachers to obtain the best learning results https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714853 2016-08-24 23:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714853 Focus on grades lessens inquiry.  If include advice on how to improve, all is good. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714864 2016-08-24 23:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714864 Students need to be trained in self assessment so they understand the purpose of what the target is.  https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714901 2016-08-24 23:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714901 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714905 Self-esteem of students should be considered when thinking about assessments.]]> 2016-08-24 23:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714905 4 steps of Implementation: 1. Training small group and then train the trainer.  2. Dissemination need to be a slow process 3. Review obstacles and reduce external tests 4. Do further research on how to blend formative and summative https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714920 2016-08-24 23:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714920 Should be trained in self assessment https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714926 2016-08-24 23:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714926 Change the outlook of learning https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714935 2016-08-24 23:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714935 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714950 Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding should be built into your teaching. ]]> 2016-08-24 23:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714950 jennifer_mitch1 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714973 Teachers can feel overwhelmed in creating or implementing formative assessment when there is a demand for certain curriculum needs to be met

]]> 2016-08-24 23:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714973 Feedback has been shown to improve learning when it gives students specific guidance on strengths and weaknesses, preferably without any overall marks. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714978 2016-08-24 23:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119714978 Dialogue between students and teachers should be thoughtful, reflective and focused.  https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715011 2016-08-24 23:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715011 it is better to have frequent short tests then one larger test kdoyle15 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715014 2016-08-24 23:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715014 Use frequent short tests done with teacher collaboration, tasks’ relevancy must be apparent, feedback must be given allowing to revisit and improve (achieve mastery/success) https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715030 2016-08-24 23:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715030 https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715050 Type of feedback given is very important.]]> 2016-08-24 23:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715050 Teachers need to take risks in order to gain rewards. #keepmovingforward https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715068 2016-08-24 23:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715068 Students need to be able to communicate their evolving understanding with other peers and teacher. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715325 2016-08-24 23:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715325 Increase wait time, allow pair share, group discussion (not just teacher led) to evoke reflection and allow revision towards success. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715366 2016-08-24 23:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715366 Less content in exchange for more formative assessment is beneficial. https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715595 2016-08-24 23:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_johnston2/g6h9slfriako/wish/119715595