https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t By: Jade Wagner en-us 2019-01-30 14:47:20 UTC 2019-01-31 16:30:31 UTC hello@padlet.com jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325958132 Utilization: To check for understanding, have students summarize 3 times using a different amount of words (20 words, 50 words, 75 words)
Strengths: It helps to make sure the students have a simple and complex understanding of the information taught.
Weaknesses: It can be tiring and repetitive. ]]> 2019-01-30 17:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325958132 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325959330 Utilization: Using a sheet, students can use a Venn Diagram to find similarities and differences in what they are learning.
Strengths: It helps the students learn to look back into the texts, if comparing texts. It teaches them to look for evidence.
Weaknesses: Some things can be looked over by the student. They might not have a full understanding of both texts and end up missing key facts.]]> 2019-01-30 17:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325959330 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325960406 Utilization: Students answer questions on a paper without their names. They hand them in and then pass them back out to peers and go over the questions.
Strengths: This teachers students how to peer edit.
Weaknesses: A student might really be struggling but you aren't quite sure who it is. ]]> 2019-01-30 17:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325960406 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325961210 Utilization: Read part of a text and have the students draw a picture depicting what was happening.
Strengths: A fun activity for the students to compare how they saw the text happening in their minds.
Weaknesses: It can be done with read aloud but if the content is too high, they might not be able to draw a picture. ]]> 2019-01-30 18:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325961210 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325962293 Utilization: Have the students write out what they do and do not understand. Use this to guide instruction.
Strengths: It can help guide instruction if they need help on one specific area.
Weaknesses: Some student's misunderstanding might be left out because there wasn't enough misunderstanding. ]]> 2019-01-30 18:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325962293 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325969603 Utilization: Students are able to demonstrate their understanding in a class setting on white boards. It could be done in groups or individually.
Strengths: It can help with team building and peer tutoring.
Weaknesses: Some students might be overpowering. ]]> 2019-01-30 18:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325969603 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325975654 Utilization: Have students create something that demonstrates their understanding.
Strengths: It gives students a chance to demonstrate in their own way what they understand.
Weaknesses: If students don't have good understanding, it could be frustrating to do. ]]> 2019-01-30 18:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325975654 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325982985 Utilization:
● diorama
● poster
● fancy file folder
● collage
● abc books
Strengths: Gives students time to create something that will demonstrate their understanding.
Weaknesses: Students might not see worth in a project like this and also might not even do it themselves. ]]> 2019-01-30 18:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325982985 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325988192 Utilization: This can be used to assess where students are at at the end of a lesson.
Strengths: It gives a definitive place where the students stand.
Weaknesses: If the ticket isn't descriptive enough, the answers might not give you an exact understanding of the student's knowledge. ]]> 2019-01-30 18:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325988192 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325995310 Utilization: Ask the students to nod yes or no if they understand part of a lesson or instructions.
Strengths: Gives a definitive answer of who understands the content.
Weaknesses: It is not descriptive enough to know what a student misunderstands if they say no. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325995310 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325998067 Utilization: Pay close attention to the body language of students. They will often seem fidgety if they don't understand something. 
Strengths: An easy glance at students to see if you need to readjust your lesson. 
Weaknesses: Some students may just be fidgety because of exceptionalities or because of the long school day. It may have nothing to do with content. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325998067 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325999238 Utilization:  This can be used to assess a student's reading level and fluency.
Strengths: Students are able to show off their reading skills and teachers are able to easily identify their progress.  
Weaknesses: If a student is nervous, this might cause a student to stutter or mispronounce and may indicate a false reading of their level.  ]]> 2019-01-30 19:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/325999238 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326000996 Utilization: This can be used to gauge a student's understanding of some new or old content.
Strengths: You can get an understanding of what needs to be re-taught or focused on in the next lessons.
Weaknesses: Students may not be honest in order to fit in with their peers. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326000996 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326002134 Utilization: Have the students identify 2 things they liked about the chapter and 1 thing that they did not or have a question about.
Strengths: This gives a teacher an understanding of what students understand and what they still have questions on.
Weaknesses: Students might misunderstand more than 1 thing. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326002134 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326003155 Utilization: Students hold up numbers 1-5 on their fingers to demonstrate how much help they need.
Strengths: Gives the teacher an idea of who to help first and where your students lie in the class.
Weaknesses: After additional instruction, the students may be hesitant to raise their hands again. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326003155 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326005599 Utilization: Students have a card that identifies whether of not they understand content. 
Strengths: You can get an understanding of what needs to be re-taught or focused on in the next lessons. 
Weaknesses: Students may not be honest in order to fit in with their peers. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326005599 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326006209 Utilization: This gives students an oppurtunity to ask questions anonymously and for their peers to answer if they know. 
Strengths: Students are able to help each other out. 
Weaknesses: Technology might not be available for this.

]]> 2019-01-30 19:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326006209 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326008219 Utilization: Give each student a student response system
ask questions during class, and have students respond individually (or in groups) to the
questions.
Strengths: Students are able to assess themselves in a group or individually.
Weaknesses: Some students may overpower others. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326008219 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326009885 Utilization: Peers assess each other on the content taught.
Strengths: A friendly way to improve upon what you already know.
Weaknesses: Peers may not be as harsh or easy going and it can be detrimental to learning.

]]> 2019-01-30 19:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326009885 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326010458 Utilization: Have students teach and compare what they know of the content taught.
Strength: Collaboration between students, peer-sharing
Weaknesses: Could possibly become distracted or get off topic]]> 2019-01-30 19:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326010458 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326010977 Utilization: Students are able to assess themselves and be able to identify what they need help with. Strength: Student is able to reflect on their work, make changes when needed
Weaknesses: Students might not be able to identify their mistakes/errors ]]> 2019-01-30 19:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326010977 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326011638 Utilization: Students are able to figure out what they know and what they don't know.
Strength: quick mental check for teacher to understand who is grasping the concept
Weaknesses: hard to keep track of multiple students and doesn't leave room for explanations]]> 2019-01-30 19:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326011638 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326012312 Utilization: Using cards, poll, clickers etc for a multiple
choice question to check for understanding and
think-pair-share to discuss with others.
Strength: collaborative where students are engaging with others, build on levels of thinking 
Weaknesses: student may dominate the conversation or say they don't have insight about the topic ]]> 2019-01-30 19:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326012312 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326015304 Utilization: Have class assess themselves in a poll .
Strengths: Are often anonymous so students are more encouraged to rely on their own opinion
Weaknesses: Since they are often anonymous, it can be difficult to access which students need extra help]]> 2019-01-30 19:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326015304 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326016165 Utilization: Have students become professionals on a certain part of text and then teach it to a group while learning more about the text. 
Strengths: Gives students a sense of accomplishment because of teaching. 
Weaknesses: Groups can be confusing and some students might not become a professional and students will miss out on instruction. ]]> 2019-01-30 19:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326016165 jadeswagner https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326331499 http://cmrweb.gfps.k12.mt.us/uploads/2/7/3/6/27366965/formative_assessment_ppt.pdf]]> 2019-01-31 16:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeswagner/lxvlfbwonr5t/wish/326331499