https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment Describe one formative assessment tool and how it helped you understand your students. Please share the name of the tool or strategy you employed. Keep it simple with just the main idea. en-us 2020-04-20 04:51:59 UTC 2026-02-23 19:28:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3eb.png cheryl_boes https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/652646464 Kahoot is a formative assessment tool that has helped me see where my students are in the learning process. I like to see the student describe their answers to a question prompt.]]> 2020-07-12 15:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/652646464 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/669439709 I used Seesaw for our memory work assessment last year--kids had to record themselves reciting the memory verse.   It was an easy way to tell if they were able to recite the verse at the end of each week.

]]> 2020-08-04 20:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/669439709 khickok https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/670415388 I want to try using Google Forms more this year since I am a G-Suite school. For math folks out there, I found the Chromebook extension EquatIO fairly useful in adding mathematical notation to questions. ]]> 2020-08-05 17:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/670415388 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671225869 As a parapro working mainly in small group settings,  I have not used formal formative assessment tools. However, our district is going one-to-one with computer this year, and I would like to have the students use flipgrid to show me their process and thinking as they solve math problems, especially if we have to go remote. ]]> 2020-08-06 12:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671225869 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671238532 I have used a lot of non-tech formative assessments. I like quick visuals like thumbs up/thumbs down. I am able to quickly scan whether or not students understand the concepts. I want to try Seesaw with my students. It looks much easier to navigate than Google Classroom.]]> 2020-08-06 12:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671238532 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671441858 I have used Microsoft Forms (UCS district uses Microsoft).  I like how I was able to set up the questions and mostly used it for the social emotional check in during distance learning.  I would definitely use it for math formative assessments in the future.  ]]> 2020-08-06 15:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671441858 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671708241 Our district has decided to use Seesaw for the preschoolers and Schoology for the whole district. I like Seesaw for making an interactive news letter where all the preschoolers will be excited to watch a fun video I create but I am having trouble figuring out how to use the rest of Seesaw remotely. I think in the classroom, this would be a huge benefit! 

]]> 2020-08-06 19:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671708241 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671722981 I've used Seesaw in the past for students to take pictures and record video of their learning in class. It was a great tool because I wasn't always at their center to see their work, and the app provided me a way to really see what the students did. It also was a great way to communicate with parents.]]> 2020-08-06 19:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/671722981 nshultz2 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/672589073 2020-08-07 16:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/672589073 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/673180401 I plan to try using SeeSaw this year for my student. My own daughter (3rd grader) used it last year with her teacher so I got to know it from the parent/teacher end. It was super easy for students to do their assignment (math, reading, etc.) and then the students could go back and narrate over their work to explain their thinking. Super easy and interactive.]]> 2020-08-08 16:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/673180401 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/673617730 Our school uses Schoology but I plan on using Edpuzzle this year to help supplement and support students in their learning process. Students can go at their own pace and answer questions to help them focus on the material.]]> 2020-08-09 21:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/673617730 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/674531621 I want to use Padlet more often in my classes this year. Padlet can be used for concept maps and group work, or even a quick discussion question (enter/exit ticket) or brainstorm as a class. This would be great for generating a driving question board to start a topic after making observations o
f scientific phenomena. ]]> 2020-08-10 17:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/674531621 katierobinson2 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/674966764 My school is using Seesaw for our virtual learners this year. I can use different prompts to have my students demonstrate learning and to start discussions.]]> 2020-08-10 23:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/674966764 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/675936214 This is more self-assessment than formative...but we have a 4,3,2,1 grading system at my school. So, we write our learning targets on the board and kids have a magnet with their name on it. They self-assess their progress on a target and then I can see who needs more help. Of course, you have to teach them to self assess and show many mentor tests or exemplars, but I like that they are owning their learning and I'm not the only one assessing them throughout the learning process. 

]]> 2020-08-11 16:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/675936214 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/677429026 I use exit tickets in math and jot lot in reading to help plan future lessons/small group instruction. I also use "blind votes" as a quick who gets it assessment and class code words as a way for students to communicate their level of comfort with a concept. ]]> 2020-08-12 16:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/677429026 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/678036933 I would like to use Socrative. I like that you can create your own quizzes or you can use any of the premade quizzes. I like how Socrative organizes the data that it collects from the quizzes. I also like Edpuzzle because the videos are short and to the point.  I also like the fact that it integrates well with Google Classroom. Sometimes less is more.]]> 2020-08-13 00:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/678036933 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/679517175 I play a review game called Throwback Thursday with my students.  5 questions about material from any point in the school year answered on scrap paper. Students are impressed when they remember something from months ago.   I can see what topics need refreshing and students often ask for a mini-lesson about the topic if they have forgotten some concepts.]]> 2020-08-13 21:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/679517175 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/681475264 I have used triangular prism with my kindergarteners as a way to give them a chance to begin self assessment when we complete our math worksheets. The students color - red, yellow, green on their sheet by their name with how they feel the work went for them. I can then group kids easily for extension work, continued practice, or extra instruction. ]]> 2020-08-15 18:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/681475264 tracicoldiron https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/683756437 I used a lot of non-tech type forms of formative assessment. I did a lot of thumbs up/down or have the students show me a number of 1-5 with 1 = "I'm not understanding anything" to 5 = "Put me in Mrs. C. I can teach this for you." ]]> 2020-08-17 20:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/683756437 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/685803813 2020-08-18 19:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/685803813 lindsayburris https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/685809979 I've actually used Padlet as a formative assessment tool. I'll posed questions to students and given them time to respond. I love that Padlet offers students a variety of ways to respond (text, images, video, etc.) but also gives teachers plenty of settings to ensure things remain appropriate.]]> 2020-08-18 19:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/685809979 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/692653814 I look forward to using Seesaw for online learnjng. It is student and teacher friendly. It gives the students a variety of ways to demonstrate what the learned.  I also like that  the student's work is placed in a porfolo,]]> 2020-08-22 02:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/692653814 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/693602817 I have used Flip Grid before to get students responses and thoughts about a poem we were reading. Not only did they share their understanding of the poem, but they also discussed what they liked and disliked about the poem. ]]> 2020-08-23 22:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/693602817 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/812459786 I am dabbling with FLIPGRID a bit. I like that learners have choice in how to demonstrate understanding through a variety of ways: Presentation, Experimenting, Building, etc. I believe there is tremendous power in this program when formative assessments are aligned to student strengths and, thus, 
they are motivated to demonstrate understanding.]]> 2020-10-08 02:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/812459786 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/823051775 Nearpod was awesome and super user friendly.  I like that I can upload Google Slide presentations that I have already created.  It is a real time saver.  I like placing questions every 2-3 slides because it keeps students focused and engaged in the lesson.  It also reminds me to include those quick formative checks in the lesson that I might otherwise forget because I get too excited about teaching the material :)  Consider hiding students' names as it reduces the ability of your class clowns to get recognition for trying to be funny ]]> 2020-10-12 22:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/823051775 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/825322529 I used exit tickets for math in the past. The exit tickets helped the students and I check their understanding of the material so that I could reteach or review certain concepts if necessary. There was limited technology where I taught, so giving students a piece of paper with a few problems was a simple formative assessment tool.

]]> 2020-10-13 15:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/825322529 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/829487890 whiteboard.fi is a new tool that a handful of my teachers have recently discovered.   This free resource is a simple tool that can be used instantly. By creating a class and letting your students join, everyone will get a digital whiteboard. You as a teacher see all your students' whiteboards in real time, so you can follow their progress. The students only see their own whiteboard and the teacher's.]]> 2020-10-14 17:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/829487890 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/834605628 Because our school has relied so heavily on Zoom this year, I want to incorporate the polling feature as a formative assessment. I've used both Kahoot and Google Forms, but this polling feature would simplify student responses because they are all in the Zoom anyway. We can view feedback immediately, and everyone can see the summary of results.]]> 2020-10-16 02:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/834605628 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/838957000  I started using Edpuzzle late last spring.  I was able to find videos I normally use where other teachers had created questions.  A few simple edits and I was good to go!  The kids enjoyed the videos and I was more confident they were paying attention.  I could also see, using free response questions, where they were on point or missing the meaning.  
I am very interested in the whiteboard.fi that Connie posted about and will be checking that out for future use. ]]> 2020-10-18 16:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/838957000 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/842739820 I've used Seesaw to post an assessment or assignment after seeing my small groups. The students knew how to access it very easily and it was a great way for me to see if they actually understood the content. I had the students record themselves explaining their reasoning after they completed the assignment I posted and it worked out very well.]]> 2020-10-19 20:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/842739820 myork1 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/848309965 Our School has recently started using PearDeck with the premium features as a great formative assessment tool. It gives the teachers immediate feedback on what students are understanding about a lesson and students are able to engage and interact with Lessons live using Google Slides and now PowerPoint. What is nice about this, is majority teachers already have Google Slides and PowerPoint presentations built so when using PearDeck they bring in the features of how they want students to answer questions. This is a quick, tool that does not take a lot of time to build especially when presentations are already built. ]]> 2020-10-21 12:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/848309965 daniellevisser2013 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/874736358 I have used Edpuzzle in the past and the students have really enjoyed watching different videos in my French class.  The students really enjoyed being able to view the video and make sure they were understanding the video based on whether they got the question correct or incorrect. They like the fact that they can rewatch a certain segment too if they are unsure. 

]]> 2020-10-29 19:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/874736358 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/976679806 I used both Kahoot and Edpuzzle in the past and currently am researching all these two interactive educational platforms have to offer. 

To date, I can say I am pleased and frequently utilize these features within my ELA classroom setting. Both platforms offer engagement and interactivity for pupils. Moreover, they offer enjoyable and teachable formative assessment opportunities that moves course content from textbook learning to applicable, big-picture understandings. ]]> 2020-12-01 17:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/976679806 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/996361068 Our school uses Edpuzzle. The students enjoy using this in many of their classrooms! I like that I can assign Edpuzzle in my Google classroom. I really like that the kids can re-watch parts of the video to make sure they understand before answering a question. I can edit questions as well. It is very easy to navigate too. ]]> 2020-12-07 23:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/996361068 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1007315856 I currently use a tool called GoFormative to check for student understanding. I use it in the virtual setting to check for student understanding during lecture, or to make connections at the beginning of a lesson. It allows for students to share their answers, and for me to display those answers live on my screen. I then have the option of turning their names on or off. This allows for accountability in answering the questions, but also allows students to feel confident in answering what they know when toggling back and forth. ]]> 2020-12-10 18:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1007315856 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1007697033 I really like using Quizizz because it offers a lot of versatility. Students can use it more like a Kahoot (a whole class activity) or as individuals as a study unit. My students LOVE the game function because they like the competitive side of it. It is more "mature" looking too compared to other tools, like Kahoot, so I feel like it is more appropriate for high school aged students. The only downside is that the teacher account is not completely free. ]]> 2020-12-10 19:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1007697033 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1007811031 I really like using Plickers. I used this once as a check-in with middle school students and they loved it. I forgot about it with everything going on. I love that it can be anonymous for the students but I can tell. I want to start using this for exit tickets.]]> 2020-12-10 19:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1007811031 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1011123715 I have used Google forms for quick checks. I also use Quia for a fun way to check knowledge and understanding. I build Jeopardy games sometimes for review sessions. I use a ton of non-technology checks when teaching in the classroom like exit tickets, warm-ups, think, see know etc.... ]]> 2020-12-11 19:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1011123715 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1012398074 I have really enjoyed FlipGrid.  At the end of Tuesdays with Morrie, I had students provide a 3-5 minute commentary regarding three important lessons they gleaned from the book along with how they could apply it to their life.  Although this is more of a summative assessment, it turned out to be a very effective tool.  I also use it to send video messages to students.  I plan on using it as more of a formative assessment after kids read the beginning of a novel to show their understanding of the text thus far.

I also enjoy using linoit, which is similar to padlet. I have kids post questions and commentary regarding key passages of text. That has led to some really good discussions in the class. It vaults us into that discussion session.]]> 2020-12-12 15:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1012398074 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1014577319 I used FlipGrid a lot with my students when we were face to face. I am happy that I did because now that we are virtual, I can easily assign a question for them. We have been reading nonfiction and each student had their own book to read. I had them give me a summary of their book on FlipGrid. It was an easy formative assessment. ]]> 2020-12-14 02:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1014577319 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1014947407 I really like the options Seesaw gives my students to show their learning: Typing, drawing, video recording, audio recording and photos. I can upload a template or they can choose how to show what they know.]]> 2020-12-14 06:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1014947407 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1016317620 I've used Kahoot and Quizizz in the past. I've recently started using Nearpod and Edpuzzle.
I'm really liking Edpuzzle to use as a quick look at the students understanding of the material for the video they're watching. 

]]> 2020-12-14 15:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1016317620 jhoover18 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1018679858 I use Pear Deck t least twice a week, some times more depending on what we are working on. When we are working remotely, I use the student paced feature. When we are face to face (as we are right now) I use the instructor paced feature. The students like that they are actively doing, and I like that I can adjust instruction as I go depending on student needs]]> 2020-12-15 03:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1018679858 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1020712049 I use Kahoot and Quizizz semi-frequently, either as a class or for asynchronous review. I am interested in using more collaborative things like a gallery walk or concept map group assignment.]]> 2020-12-15 16:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1020712049 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1042409483 I use Edpuzzle each week (along with others as well). There are many to choose from and you can edit to your needs. It's also gives the teacher the opportunity to monitor their progress in real time. (I love Nearpod too). ]]> 2020-12-26 16:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1042409483 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1043366101 I really like Quizizz. I have used Quizizz as a way for students to just have extra practice while reading a novel or formatting MLA to also having it be a graded quiz. I can create questions or use other teacher created question. And the Memes are hilarious!]]> 2020-12-28 00:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1043366101 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1070603760 We use SeeSaw. We are able to create or search for anything that we desire to use. The students can demonstrate their learning on a variety of templates, and in a variety of ways. (Drawing tools, writing tools, voice recording, video recording).]]> 2021-01-10 04:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1070603760 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1251082455 I have used google forms, as simple as they can be it is easy to collect data from.  I like to do virtual daily check-ins since we can't see students to see how they're doing face-to face.  I also am looking forward to trying out answergarden

]]> 2021-03-01 00:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1251082455 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1266895518 I like to use Kahoots because they are so easy to make and  provide quick feedback on where students are.  Students seem to enjoy doing them as well.  ]]> 2021-03-04 02:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1266895518 ratkowsa https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1272262157 My school district is using Seesaw as the learning platform for virtual instruction and I love it!  I really like how teachers can create their own assignments/post videos on their for everyone to complete or only certain individual students.  There is also a library of tasks already ready to go, teachers just need to search around for one that fits what they want students to do and click assign.  With Seesaw students are able to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways so it really does diversify and touch on the different multiple intelligence's for everyone.]]> 2021-03-05 03:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1272262157 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1277331442 I am going to begin using Entrance Tickets on days we will be discussing a reading to collaborate with students on our objectives for that discussion. This will allow us to share responsibility for contributing to the group, and will help me know that students are getting what they want out of those discussions of texts. Because my goals and interests in looking at a text might be different than theirs, this allows us all to have a stake in the conversation. I can imagine these entrance tickets might say things like, "Can we talk about what x term means in this article?" or "I need help understanding the paragraph on the top of p. 5" or "I'm interested in the connections between this text and what X said about Y in the paper we read last week."]]> 2021-03-06 22:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1277331442 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1279157589 I really like the idea of checking for understanding as we go and having some record of it. I like that Edpuzzle allows you to create your videos (or you can use others that have been created) and embed questions. This allows you to see what they are understanding on the individual and class levels and you can go back and reference it if needed as you plan what to do next in terms of instruction]]> 2021-03-07 18:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1279157589 joanneblackmer https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1282461973 2021-03-08 15:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1282461973 sarahwoodmetw https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1282701497 I really like using Google Forms for gathering feedback.  It allows me to gather data and then see visual feedback of the results.  This is often helpful to get a quick temperature check of my audience so I can adjust further instruction and sharing.]]> 2021-03-08 15:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1282701497 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1284530274 2021-03-08 21:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1284530274 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1289067715 I have really enjoyed using Peardeck on my Google slides in Google classroom. It saves me time not to upload recorded you-tube videos when my students need to hear my voice; not see my face. We can dialog later on the weekly group zoom call. They like to replay my recorded dictation until they can fill in the blanks with the vocabulary that they hear.]]> 2021-03-09 18:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1289067715 myoung94 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1289347753 I have used a lot of digital formative assessment tools with students (Pear Deck, Kahoot, etc.) so it's hard to find new things.  But I really liked VideoAnt for collaborative annotation of videos.  I could see having students get into groups and annotate on different videos and then jigsaw their learning.  ]]> 2021-03-09 18:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1289347753 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1304703397 2021-03-13 01:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1304703397 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1304704551 I currently use exit and entry slips with my students. I work as a literacy tutor with first and second graders in small groups. I do not have access to technology when I am with my students that I see. 
I have seen SeeSaw before when my son was virtual. I really liked how it has all different kind of options for the students and teacher.]]> 2021-03-13 01:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1304704551 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1304725141 A few years ago I used Plickers a lot for quick checks about where students were within the writing process or to get a gauge on their understanding of a class novel. I'm not sure why I stopped using them, but this gave me a good push to start using them again!]]> 2021-03-13 02:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1304725141 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1305813064 In the past, I have used whiteboards for quick formative assessments in my math classroom. I would write a problem to solve on the board and each student would solve on their whiteboard. I would walk around looking at their work as they solved and then they would hold up their boards after they had a solution. I feel like this helped me understand my students because it allowed me to see them solving problems in real time and provide reteaching instantly. ]]> 2021-03-13 18:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1305813064 ceagle1 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1322521006 I like the use of whiteboards so that every student can answer every question and I am able to quickly check which students understand the material.  I also like Google Forms because of the instant results.

]]> 2021-03-17 19:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1322521006 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1323475106 Ellanie Ferrari]]> 2021-03-18 02:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1323475106 twakild https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1334368518 2021-03-21 13:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1334368518 twakild https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1334385683 2021-03-21 13:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1334385683 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1595727142 PearDeck is a total life-saver. I use it daily to get instant results. I can adjust my teaching. You have to use it  with Google Slides. Unfortunately, the paid version is 1000 times better than the free version. The free version gives you several different types of questions you can add to your Google Slides, but you can't see who is giving which answer unless you have the paid version. I have had the paid version all year. I was able to get my school to buy it. It was worth every penny. I structure my whole class around my PearDeck. You can use PearDeck to present or set it so it's student paced. When schilars are absent, I have them go through the student-paced slides. It tells me who completed them and who didn't.


]]> 2021-06-09 13:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1595727142 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1603622812 Quizizz is a quick and easy tool to assess student understanding. There is a wide variety of sets available and it allows you to review student answers to determine understanding. They can also be done as individually or whole class paced. ]]> 2021-06-13 19:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1603622812 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1607536820 Quizizz is a tool that I have used  for 3-4 years, but this last year is when I really started using its full capabilities. The quizzes are a great way to check for understanding, but I really love the teacher-guided lessons. The lessons allow for live instruction AND quick checks for understanding while teaching. It's a great way for me to check student understanding while teaching. I plan to get a premium account for the 2021-2022 school year so that I can use all its features!]]> 2021-06-15 13:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1607536820 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1608689241 When I was teaching at the hybrid school, we would use google forms to check in with the students and the parents. We had a standard form that we could add to if necessary. One question asked if there were any concerns or questions from that weeks lessons. Since the parents were teaching three days a week and I had the students in the classroom two days a week this was a quick and easy way to see if the students were encountering any issues when they were not in class.]]> 2021-06-15 23:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1608689241 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1610112030 Use flipgrid to ask a question as a pretest and after the lesson have students respond to their video with the correct answer and why.]]> 2021-06-16 14:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1610112030 spaldingl https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1614941129 Padlet seems like a great way for students to collaborate almost like an online bulletin board where students can add their thoughts and interact with one another. It would be a great way for teachers to see a student's thought process in a less formal way than something like a Schoology discussion board. ]]> 2021-06-18 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1614941129 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1620569194 When I taught first grade, I enjoyed using think-pair-share. I did a majority of my literacy lessons on the carpet, and this was a great way to assess the students understanding. I also liked using exit tickets for various lessons. When I go back to the classroom, I would love to utilize some of the digital formative assessment options. I think the students would love the technology and have a lot of fun with it. ]]> 2021-06-23 00:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1620569194 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1627211411 Individual Whiteboards:
I use these A LOT for students to give a quick answer/drawing of their understanding during a lesson. We can use them from table seats, on the carpet, take them outside, in the hall...anywhere a lesson can be taught.]]> 2021-06-27 19:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1627211411 kmerrick22 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1729177334 I really like the tool Seesaw. This is an easy tool that allows you to communicate with parents and students, gather data, send announcements, and share activities with students. I believe this tool is very useful for many different grade levels. ]]> 2021-09-09 20:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1729177334 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1739884459 Christine Etter]]> 2021-09-14 15:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1739884459 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1743762857 I use a combination of a note taking app and apple classroom to duplicate the experience of using physical white boards. In order to check for understanding I ask students to draw or write a response in their note taking app. Apple classroom allows me to view all the screens at the same time to watch student responses in real time.]]> 2021-09-15 19:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1743762857 kristen1ddsn https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1748769997 2021-09-17 14:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1748769997 mdavid3 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1750264481 I used Mentimeter with my students after they read an article. This was a new tool for me. It allowed me to quickly see if they understood the two main points of the article. The GIFs were fun and my students really enjoyed it. The poll gave all of us quick feedback. ]]> 2021-09-18 10:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1750264481 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1752365121 I used the military.com online ASVAB test to use with my students for a full understanding of the ten sections of the test. It covers math knowledge, arithmetic reasoning, paragraph comprehension and work knowledge. I also used an on-the-go app, ASVAB Test 2021, within the app store so that students can break down each section and get feedback on their weaknesses and strengths within each part of the ASVAB.]]> 2021-09-19 20:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1752365121 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1754971901 I used Socrative and really enjoyed that it gives the options of quizzes and exit tickets this is great for formative assessments. Socrative gives instant targeted feedback right away to make it easy to understand what your students know, what they need more reteaching on and what they didn't grasp. Socrative gives students a voice about their own goals.]]> 2021-09-20 18:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1754971901 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1758526932 I used Mentimeter after we learned a new theorem and used it to test if kids took away the key ideas of the theorem, that is the necessary conditions for applying the theorem and theorem's conclusion.]]> 2021-09-21 22:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1758526932 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1772267875 I use kahoot as both a study tool and a way to assess students when I present to my classmates/ Peers. Since I am still a college student, I focus studying but can see myself using google forms and google classroom for formative tools. ]]> 2021-09-27 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1772267875 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1867739691 I think a choice Tic-Tac-Toe would be a fun activity to incorporate into a phys ed class.  That way if students don’t want to play a full game of pickleball (for example), they could choose other activities, like ball control, serving drills, etc. This would help out students who are less competitive than others.]]> 2021-11-04 15:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1867739691 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1872938425 Students are enjoying using Quizziz. I can create an instructor-paced review or for more individualized learning, students can review on their own and takes away the pressure of being last in a competitive game. ]]> 2021-11-07 15:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1872938425 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1887199860 2021-11-12 17:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1887199860 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1891623164 Must admit I've never dealt with padlet before---looks like an old newspaper format! Ha! I like Kahoot so far. I can see it brings the material back around and makes a good review before a test. It also works good at the beginning of a unit to see who may know some of the content before they dive into it.]]> 2021-11-15 15:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1891623164 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1895453323 I use Quizizz to review lessons after lectures. It is a great way to make review fun and gives me real time data on how well the kids undertand what questions they all missed and where students need more help. ]]> 2021-11-17 00:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1895453323 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1897652024 2021-11-17 18:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1897652024 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1897654523 I posted the google classroom comment as anonymous. Whoopsie]]> 2021-11-17 18:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1897654523 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1904843357 I enjoy using Quizzizz. I find quizzizz for skills that my students are working on and by giving them the same one once a week or every other week, I can track progress over time, and also see if the instruction is being effective or if I have to change something up. ]]> 2021-11-21 22:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1904843357 larsenk3 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1904846596 I like to use Quizzizz with my students. They think the platform is fun and they enjoy using it. I like it because I can easily customize the content to meet the needs of the current class I am teaching. I also like the data I get from it to see what progress my students are making. I will also use it as a pre-test to see what the students know before beginning a new unit.]]> 2021-11-21 22:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/1904846596 trigel22 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2034065236 I am not a teacher yet, but from the tools I have seen in the classroom. I like KAHOOT best. I think it is a fun way to see where students are at. I have also noticed students get very excited when they get the chance to do a kahoot.]]> 2022-02-07 20:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2034065236 jbagley18 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2034161043 I have had mixed success with using EdPuzzle. I enjoy the format and appreciate that there are a wide number of assignments that have already been created. It has been hit or miss in terms of student enthusiasm scale ... some of them they really enjoy while others have a difficult time holding their attention.]]> 2022-02-07 21:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2034161043 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2034789601 2022-02-08 06:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2034789601 mfarneysas https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2036284794 I had not explored Padlet until now that we are required to write on it. Padlet definitively facilitates reading what others' are saying about formative assessment tools, which in turn gave me more materials to explore. I will use Padlet in the future as a writing activity for my students, especially for opinion pieces . ]]> 2022-02-08 19:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2036284794 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2036585913 I would like to explore Kahoot as both a pre lesson and post lesson assessment to see how much the students knew before and learned after. Kind of like a KWL. I am wondering if they would be more likely to pay attention to the lesson and pick up on some key points? ]]> 2022-02-08 21:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2036585913 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2041290981

]]> 2022-02-10 22:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2041290981 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2041293291 2022-02-10 22:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2041293291 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043281440 Karen Melcher  ]]> 2022-02-11 23:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043281440 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043829669 One formative assessment I like to use is white boards. My students enjoy using them because I often give free draw time when we're done. I A simple way I use them is in phonices....for example, I give them 3 sounds, they write the corresponding letters and sound out the word. Or if we are working on blends, I tell them a word and they write the blend they hear, etc. White boards are a very simple way to see where students are in order to guide my instruction or create groups based on need,e tc.]]> 2022-02-12 16:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043829669 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043875989 I did the formative assessment, the 3 minute pause with my students. They really liked it. We have been talking about verbs. We brainstormed different verbs on the board. They each had to write a sentence using one of the verbs. When they were done, they met with a partner and read their sentences to each other. ]]> 2022-02-12 16:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043875989 debbecker https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043961446 I was reminded by Christy's response of how much I love using individual whiteboards for formative assessment. There is an element to them that students find more relaxing because it isn't difficult to erase and change answers yet I can get a response from each student to see where they are at in their understanding of the concept. I find they work best for math problems or short answers. I do use them regularly for practice in small group instruction but haven't used them in whole group instruction in awhile. ]]> 2022-02-12 18:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2043961446 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2044759837 As a Title I paraprofessional, I do not have access to iPads or Chromebooks for each student that I work with. I involve the students in several non-tech assessments such as exit tickets, thumbs, and white board work. I recently had a group of students finish prewritten, incomplete sentences and then switched boards to have other peers read. It was a quick assessment of sentence building (capitals, punctation) and reading skills. ]]> 2022-02-13 17:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2044759837 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2045055094 2022-02-13 23:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2045055094 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2046649326 I have used self assessments to understand what specific areas students need help in. I've found this is effective in understanding students in the classes I've done clinical experiences in because the students are able to go into as much detail as they want. They can share their honest thoughts that they may not get a chance to share aloud. This is a simple way to help students through their misunderstandings and understand their concerns.]]> 2022-02-14 16:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2046649326 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2049880477 I would like my students to be able to use formative assessments as a way to be more independent in their learning. Thats why I think it's a great idea to use "Spot the Mistake" so students can individually find what is wrong with the work that is being presented to him. Students learn best from their own mistakes. ]]> 2022-02-16 01:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2049880477 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2050798065 I love using Kahoot and Quizziz for reviews before a summative assessment. Students can work individually or in teams which can help with the low level anxiety. I also love edpuzzle for reinformcement videos and learning checks]]> 2022-02-16 13:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2050798065 dailine https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2051776304 I would really like to find a way to incorporate Flipgrid into my classroom. I had fun playing around with it so I know my students would have a good time using it as well. I could use it to have students demonstrate their knowledge on a subject or even use it as a reflection tool. I could even see using it as a way for students to teach each other concepts digitally. ]]> 2022-02-16 20:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2051776304 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2051885647 I used exit tickets for the first time (I know, I'm late to the party.) The kids struggled with rating themselves. One student was worried that if he gave himself a four, I would make him teach it to the students who were struggling (which he did NOT want to do.) Once we discussed the purpose of the ticket, they were honest about their skills and appreciated knowing that we could go over that concept again if we needed to. When I used this in math it was clear to me that all three of my 6th graders grasped the day's topic and were ready to move on.]]> 2022-02-16 21:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2051885647 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2052122112 I have used an assortment of formative assessment techniques. Kahoot; white boards and simply asking for understanding. I have started using exit tickets that are in our math curriculum. These tickets are used at the end of each lesson in the modules. I have used the results to work one on one or in small groups with kids to help them hone in on their math skills. ]]> 2022-02-17 00:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2052122112 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2053583665 I have used many of the tools mentioned here...exit tickets, Edpuzzle, Kahoot, Blooket, etc. The one I love and my students love is Jeopardy. I have Jeopardy reviews for many of my units and students LOVE them! They always ask me to post it in Google Classroom so they can use it to study more for the test. They usually have a partner and a small whiteboard they write their answers on. It gives me instant data about where they need more help, keeps things fun and energetic in the classroom and provides a different type of formative or review. It also helps when I have a 'surprise' for the winners!]]> 2022-02-17 16:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2053583665 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2053646704 Being at a small Lutheran school we don't have 1:1 tech... yet. I use a lot of exit tickets, thumbs up/ down and white boards for quick checks. When our tech finally comes in I would love to utilize Seesaw and Socrative more. I like Seesaw to be able to have them do quick reviews during their down time with me while I'm with another grade. I like that they can also record themselves since I don't always get to listen to every one read aloud. Socrative looks good because I can create quick quizzes at their level to check their understanding. ]]> 2022-02-17 16:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2053646704 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2053664546 I would like to find opportunities to use Padlet in my classroom for formative assessments. It is such a quick and easy way to get student feedback and to gauge students understanding of content. Padlet would work great as an entrance or exit ticket. I also want to get back to using Kahoot more often in my class since students really enjoy participating in these types of assessments. ]]> 2022-02-17 17:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2053664546 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2054410578 I like using Blooket. It is game based and the students seem to enjoy using it. It's easy to create a Blooket or use ones that are already created. Some of the students have created their own and I've let them share them with the class when they have earned free choice time. I have also grouped students to have them create ones for topics we are learning in the classroom. ]]> 2022-02-18 01:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2054410578 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2055565390 I love Nearpod. There are so many different activities to choose from. For vocabulary they can use the matching cards/ memory game or take a quiz. For concepts, they can drag and drop information or draw something on the screen. During videos, I can add questions in that stop the video and record responses. The real time feedback allows me to adjust the presentation/ information quickly and efficiently. It also allows the students to quickly see where there classmates stand on mastery of the content- and hear ideas who in a traditional classroom might be "voiceless" because they are more timid in large groups. Nearpod gives every student a chance to share ideas and participate without being put on the spot... and in turn gives me more relevant feedback because I'm literally able to check in with EVERY student, not just the vocal minority. 

]]> 2022-02-18 16:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2055565390 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2055887746 Madison Minardi]]> 2022-02-18 20:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2055887746 drussell97 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2056675016 I have used Kahoot to get an idea of how students are doing in math and vocabulary. It is easy to use and set up and a lot of fun for the students. It allows me to see who is struggling and having a hard time in certain areas and then I am able to provide extra help. ]]> 2022-02-19 17:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2056675016 jbagley18 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2059213460 I am a big fan of IXL. It took some getting used to and I have to say that I am still not quite acquainted with all of the functions available, but I have found that the students enjoy using it and the days where we use it in class are very productive. I use it in my math classes and it is available for language formative assessments as well. It is a very useful tool for checking understanding as well as targeting problem areas.]]> 2022-02-21 18:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2059213460 bieszke1 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2059250624 Flipgrid is a great tool to get students to show their work and not have to struggle with uploading a picture.]]> 2022-02-21 18:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2059250624 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2061616933 I have been using Kahoot to help my students study for their social studies quizzes. The Kahoot tool is very fun, adaptable and engaging for students. It is easy to use and you can create your own or use premade ones. It allows me to see who is grasping/retaining content and who might need more help before the graded quiz. ]]> 2022-02-23 00:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2061616933 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2061666907 I like Quizziz over Kahoot because students can take their time and not feel rushed for students that need more time to process information. I also think that I would like to try out EdPuzzle as well. I have used the pre-made ones, but I would like to try my own. ]]> 2022-02-23 01:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2061666907 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2066945568 I like whiteboard.fi as an alternative to using whiteboards in class. I can push out graphs and number lines to students and have them note important features or represent inequalities right on the image. If they're solving an equation, I can ask students to show their work and see it all. ]]> 2022-02-25 20:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2066945568 mcmanusb3 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2068363947 Quizizz is an excellent way to not only check in the classroom on content you have worked on for the day, but it can also be assigned as a quick homework piece as well. For the most part, students like this website and will attempt this for homework vs. writing on notebook paper or handout from class that day.]]> 2022-02-27 18:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2068363947 osbornep1 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2069897659 2022-02-28 17:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2069897659 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2073559798 I use Quizizz a lot in my math classes! My students really like that the questions come up on their device (not just the front whiteboard), and they really like the aspect of competing against each other.]]> 2022-03-02 13:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2073559798 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2073561063 I would really like to explore Flipgrid more. I have seen a lot of math teachers using it, and think it could be an excellent resource to get students talking about their learning and the concepts we are discussing.]]> 2022-03-02 13:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2073561063 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2073567964 I have used concept maps in my classes before. I have made a concept map for students and then have had students write summaries after we learned concepts. It was a nice way for students to summarize and reflect on their learning.]]> 2022-03-02 13:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2073567964 mtupper22 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2082669574 I would like to explore edPuzzle more. I have previously used it for class assignments and some presentations but I think I have barely scratched the surface. It interested me in the way of using formative assessments could be super simple and fun through games. ]]> 2022-03-07 22:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2082669574 mtupper22 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2087016903 As a college student, observing classrooms I have seen many formative assessment tools being used in action. One of my favourites has to be Kahoots or Socrative. Kahoots allow for fun interactive games while Socrative is valuable in instant feedback or useful in ways such as exit tickets which can be valuable at the end of a day/lesson to check in with students and their understanding. ]]> 2022-03-09 22:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2087016903 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2166843159 2022-05-02 14:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2166843159 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2170339014 I liked using white boards in my first grade classroom as a quick way to check for understanding. I would use it in all different subject areas. In math I might have the students write a simple answer to an addition problem or draw different shapes. In reading I would segment different words and have students write the sounds they hear to write the word. This would help me see what the students were understanding and what they needed more help with.]]> 2022-05-04 17:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2170339014 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2170782704 2022-05-05 01:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2170782704 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2172803666 Using questioning and quick writes to then have students share and gain peer feedback and self reflection -- then share that with me. This is nice because we can use tech tools like Google Docs/Keep or Evernote, or use paper and pencil and do it old school ]]> 2022-05-06 12:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2172803666 sarahcatherine71 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2173213263 I would like to try using Kahoot as an entrance/exit ticket. I have used small cards or discussion posts previously, but the ability for both students and me to see immediately how well a concept was learned seems more beneficial. My previous methods were only visible to me or required a lot of scrolling on both our parts to see the feedback.]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2173213263 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2173658665 I have my first graders use dry/erase markers and whiteboards (or directly on their desks) to answer/respond to questions to check for understanding. I do this with math problems all the time. I have them write down problems on their boards and hold up their whiteboard when they have the answer (plus show their work). This quick formative assessment gives me instant data on my students understanding of that particular math concept.]]> 2022-05-07 05:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2173658665 lpolaczyk https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2174389857 The use of Flipgrid as a formative assessment helped me understand my students better by giving my more quiet students a voice in discussions and all of my students the chance to use metacognition to answer curriculum related questions. ]]> 2022-05-08 12:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2174389857 bmero1 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2179939860 One strategy that I tried was the four corners activity. I made three statements that I thought that my students might feel strongly about in relation to the novel that we are reading. I was able to get them to share and support their opinions, and check for understanding at the same time. The students were engaged and seem to really enjoy the activity! ]]> 2022-05-11 18:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2179939860 slooyenga https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2183211571 Suzanne Looyenga
I used Google Classroom for  remote learning during our COVID break and found Google Slide shows worked very for teaching math with formative assessments along the way to check whether the student was ready to move on to the next level of the assignment. Giving each individual access to the slide show offered a place where students could show their work, reflect upon and answer a
question, and make corrections before submitting the assignment.]]> 2022-05-13 17:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2183211571 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2184109305 It appears that Padlet is a tool that I want to explore in more depth. It seems like it is an easy tool that students would enjoy using. We have been limiting students use of cell phones however, seeing that Padlet has a Mobil device I am going to explore y=using it for exit tickets and do nows. ]]> 2022-05-14 21:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2184109305 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2184635561 White boards, exit tickets with self assessment and Kahoot are my go to for formative assessment. I took this class in search of some more variety to my lessons. White boards and Exit tickets are great for reteaching on the spot. I like to use Kahoot more for an overall understanding of where my whole class stands on a topic. I also love using IXL Analytics Live when I assign a particular target. It helps me to also reteach on the spot. Any way that I can quickly identify the areas that my students are struggling is a pro to me.]]> 2022-05-15 17:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2184635561 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2184791880 I like to use Edpuzzle because it allows me to see how my students learn and what are their metacognition processes. Working with students in small groups or one-to-one allows me understand how my students view the material and how they best learn. Visual works for some and auditory for others.]]> 2022-05-15 21:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2184791880 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2188621975 I'm loving Formative these days. When tracking students progress, especially with multiple choice questions, I ask the students to share how confident they are in their answers. This helps me to know if they were guessing and just happened to get arrive at the right answer.]]> 2022-05-18 01:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2188621975 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2191739548 The school I am currently working in uses Google, and Google Forms is a great Exit ticket to use with the middle schoolers just before they leave for the day! --J. Londrigan]]> 2022-05-19 17:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2191739548 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2196439063 I am interested in using the Corners activity within my PDs I teach with school staff.  Especially towards the end of the day, brains and hind-parts are tired.  Movement while staying on task would be a purposeful "brain break."]]> 2022-05-23 19:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2196439063 https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2199448084 I love Edpuzzle because my students prefer visual stimuli. I often choose the fun science videos because student engagement increase. I like that it allows the viewer to rewind to find the answer in the video. I also like that it gives the correct answers so that students can see where they went wrong.]]> 2022-05-25 14:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cheryl_boes/formativeassessment/wish/2199448084