How have TPT's assisted you with formative assessment? by https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2 Read Chapters 9 & 10. Click the plus sign in the bottom corner and add a response! en-us 2018-04-05 18:13:42 UTC 2023-02-24 17:31:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png kashnera https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/249231944 2018-04-06 14:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/249231944 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/249246683 Instead of giving assessments that only have right or wrong answers, we can assess students by using questions that make them think. Students can learn by justifying their responses.

Angela Green]]> 2018-04-06 14:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/249246683 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/249869006 I love the way everyone is involved and engaged through the use of TPT.  This leads to much less "stand and deliver" instruction and many more meaningful interactions. TPTs allow me to quickly see who needs more instruction and who does not. It also allows students to see the thinking of other students. This fosters student collaboration.
Jennifer Schmoyer ]]> 2018-04-09 15:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/249869006 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/250520111 TPTs encourage a classroom that is interactive.  It places the responsibility of learning on the students by holding them accountable for responding to a variety of prompts in different ways.  I love the idea that each student is invested in his/her own learning.
Tara Weaver]]> 2018-04-11 00:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/250520111 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/250739538 TPTs have been great in my classroom to help all students be engaged in their learning. I can quickly see if students are understanding something by doing one of the hold ups we read about. Students are more accountable and active in their learning thanks to TPTs. 
Emily Dotter]]> 2018-04-11 14:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/250739538 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/252249743 TPTs have helped me to evaluate all my student's knowledge and understanding of various topics at the same time. I am then able to adjust my teaching to increase my students' learning. I like the fact that all the students are engaged and held accountable. 
Michelle Moser]]> 2018-04-16 17:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/252249743 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/252645786
Through this book study, I have really understood how TPTs allow me to maximize the amount of learning that can take place in the classroom by getting every student involved (the shy ones, too!), instead of just calling on a few kids. I really love the use of TPTs because I am not wasting time trying to figure out or remember who did or didn’t grasp the concept taught, because the use of TPTs allow me to observe growth as it happens.
Reema Cancelliere]]> 2018-04-17 16:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/252645786 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/254489669 TPT's have given me another perspective on my time and how I use it in the classroom.  My time is really their time and in order for them to get as much out of  our time together they must feel involved and included.  TPT's ensure that students participate in the lesson at hand.  That participation breeds success.  
Lee Moyer]]> 2018-04-23 16:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/254489669 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/254501737 TPTs has helped me to discover new outlooks on teaching by ensuring every student is involved at the same time by using their higher-order thinking skills.  Each student has a part in the classroom and every student is  held accountable. When students are held accountable - they are more likely to succeed. 
Carrie Hamilton]]> 2018-04-23 16:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/254501737 The title of the TPT book is extremely accurate: Making Every Student an Active Learner. The book presents practical, highly effective techniques that all teachers can use to promote active engagement in learning. The authors focus on promoting higher order thinking skills through their easily adapted strategies. The techniques described in the book are practical and you can get started immediately with little or no extra set up. It is perfect for new teachers as well as seasoned teachers. Regardless of the student, these activities allow all students to participate and succeed. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255036728 Chris Rauch]]> 2018-04-24 21:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255036728 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255140171 TPT has made me rethink the ways I can check student understanding. I can see who really understands and more effectively help those who don’t. It has also give me many new strategies to keep students engaged in learning. This book study has changed the way I look asking questions to my students. It has helped me become more effective in my instruction which results in success for my students.
Kelly Ziegenfus

]]> 2018-04-25 09:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255140171 This book is an excellent resource in encouraging active learning and total participation from each student in the class. The strategies are easy to implement and motivating to students while being a quick assessment tool for the teacher. You know exactly which students understand what was taught which allows you to know where to begin the next day's instruction. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255765812 Mary Ann Anthony]]> 2018-04-26 17:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255765812 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255965111 This book has allowed me to rethink total participation techniques in my classroom. Its techniques allow all of my different types of students to participate: the extroverts, introverts, EL students, even students who are easily distracted.  All of the techniques are easy to use and can be adapted to my needs in the classroom.  They encourage higher-order thinking skills and help all of my students find success.

Kate Schoemaker
]]> 2018-04-27 11:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/255965111 This was an awesome book. I really enjoyed reading and implementing many of the strategies. Things I already knew, but reminders were great. The students responded very well to the activities we did, and it will be a great resource for me to implement in the future for more student success. Thank you Adrianne. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256056626 Annette Lacko]]> 2018-04-27 15:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256056626 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256123188 Having first hand experience of working with the author, Dr. Persida Himmele, as my student teaching supervisor I am not surprised by the fantastic strategies discussed throughout the book. Thank you Albright College. Including TPT's in my classroom brought a fresh sense of motivation for the students. The informal assessments allow students to be engaged without the stressful feeling of a "test." I am looking forward to continuing the implementation of  TPT's in my classroom.  

Steve Fedorak   ]]> 2018-04-27 18:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256123188 The theme of my classroom is Survivor, which means TEAMWORK/ COLLABORATION. Introducing TPT to my students allowed me to intentionally involve everyone and utilize formative assessment more frequently. dipasqualew https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256123330 2018-04-27 18:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256123330 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256123965 I thoroughly enjoyed implementing TPTs in new and effective ways.  They were a great way to mix things up and re-engage students who normally might lose interest.  I look forward to using them in the years to come to increase the success of my students.

Tara Kleckner]]> 2018-04-27 18:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256123965 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256124190 I found the TPT book to be a welcome refresher course.   Incorporating the techniques in my class allowed all my students to be active participants and I was able to see where my students were with their learning.  I am looking forward to using even more of the strategies next year.

Sherri Breinich]]> 2018-04-27 18:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256124190 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256336145 I enjoyed incorporating the TPT's into my classroom and small group guidance lessons.  We want children to be engaged in academic learning but in social emotional learning as well. The variety of ideas and the easy implementation of TPT's make this a valuable tool for increasing participation and providing on the spot assessment.  Finally, they are fun for the students!
Janice Carroll ]]> 2018-04-29 19:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256336145 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256377249 Using TpT's in my classroom has given me the opportunity to scan the room at any given moment to see who is understanding and who is not, in a "low pressure/high engagement" format. I will continue to incorporate TPT's in my classroom as my students, and I, have both seen and reaped the benefits of their use. They have enjoyed them and so have I!
Karyn Haines]]> 2018-04-30 02:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256377249 I enjoyed reading TPT's and found it very helpful. It reminded me how important it is to keep students engaged in learning. The book had many ideas that were easy to utilize in the classroom. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256640037 Lori Shortell]]> 2018-04-30 18:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256640037 TPT was a great resource. It provided an abundance of ways to get the whole class involved in learning and gave examples that were easily adaptable for multiple grade levels. Reading it certainly made me reflect on the ways I have checked for understanding in the past, and given me ideas on how to adjust some of my methods so that everyone is involved. The book provided solid examples of different techniques that not only allow me as a teacher to quickly check for understanding, but also activities that build student confidence, engagement, and collaboration among peers. This is important in every grade, but especially so in Kindergarten where many are new to a structured learning environment. It is critical that students feel included and heard at this early juncture in their academic careers and the techniques offered in this book ensure that happens. This book will keep a prominent place on my shelf for a reference and reminder to keep incorporating TPTs into my daily lessons. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256653922 Rochelle Bauder]]> 2018-04-30 18:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256653922 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256703295 TPT was a great resource.  It made me rethink about some of the participation techniques I had not thought about since college.  When I read about the different techniques it made me think about what I use in my classroom and how I could incorporate different TPT’s to make sure I had total participation.  (Especially some of the technology TPT’s that we used when we met together.)  I also liked how it made me think about some of my students who might not want to raise their hand and share with the whole class.  It made me think about my instruction and how I can me more effective. I liked that it made me rethink about my teaching strategy and got the students to be more involved in learning instead of me just standing and going over the lesson.  
Maddie Ruth]]> 2018-04-30 21:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256703295 whitbyd https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256801167 TPTs are a great way to consistently and constantly check for student understanding in the classroom. More importantly, the book gave several real-world applications and ideas to help teachers move away from assessments OF learning and into assessments FOR learning. 
Good book.]]> 2018-05-01 10:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256801167 TPTs are a great way to get all of your kiddos involved in your lessons. I love that it is very easy and quick to do for the teacher. With a class list on a clipboard nearby, it is easy for me to check off who has it and who does not. Then I can have my high school helper, Title aide or myself review with the students that need it. The TPT that I have enjoyed implementing the most are the "Mouth It," "Air-Write It," and "Whisper It to Your Neighbor" during math class. I love that I can purposefully focus on the students that I want to check on and they can share their answer without having to take the risk of raising their hand. It's a win-win! https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256807542 Meghan Thomas]]> 2018-05-01 11:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256807542 I love that TPTs are an easy way to get our learning support students involved and they feel successful doing it. Often, as they get older, they will begin to shut down and not want to participate. This helps them to feel confident in themselves once again. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256818692 Jenn Knouss]]> 2018-05-01 12:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256818692 https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256851541 Reading this book has made me rethink formative assessment.  Using TPTs allows a teacher to quickly and frequently check for student understanding without constantly "testing." It also provided lots of examples and ideas for TPTs that are fun for the students.
Megan Posegay]]> 2018-05-01 13:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256851541 TPTs are a great way to get all students involved in lessons and for me to quickly check for their understanding without subjecting them to more multiple choice responses. I like the fact that most can be done quickly and don't require a lot of prep work beforehand. https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256858479 Lynne Kistler]]> 2018-05-01 14:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/256858479 I enjoyed reading and working my colleagues through the TPT resource book. I am excited to use these instructional strategies throughout next year to ensure my students are involved and supported in their learning. rosenbergera https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/257002955 2018-05-01 18:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/257002955 TPT's have helped me to use formative assessment more often in my classroom. In addition, the quality of my formative assessments has improved, which has also improved my instruction. I love that TPT's are easy, quick, and most importantly...meaningful! They offer almost immediate (if not immediate) feedback to both the students and to me. TPT's truly represent a student's understanding! https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/257054371 Gina Duffy ]]> 2018-05-01 22:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kashnera/gr6snj473cs2/wish/257054371