https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw In the space below, create two notes. Put your name as the topic. Discuss the pros of assessment in one note and the cons of assessment in the other. en-us 2018-03-05 19:42:16 UTC 2018-03-05 21:55:40 UTC hello@padlet.com jessee_reon_13 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371343 Pro - one of the most efficient ways of determining whether or not students are retaining content information from day to day]]> 2018-03-05 21:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371343 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371354 Pro: You know what the students know or don't know.]]> 2018-03-05 21:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371354 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371392 Pros:  I don't think tests are as restrictive of critical thinking as is often implied.  Many questions require a level of application or evenevaluation in order to get them right.]]> 2018-03-05 21:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371392 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371480 Con: Teaching to the test is a drag.]]> 2018-03-05 21:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371480 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371554 Pro: provides proof of what the students know/have been taught

]]> 2018-03-05 21:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371554 jessee_reon_13 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371561 Con - when everyone else has to teach to the test, as someone without "the test" you are still asked to teach in a similar manner with very few guidelines as to what that should look like]]> 2018-03-05 21:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371561 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371745 Con: Makes it extremely difficult to teach the interesting, awesome stories from history. Rather, we almost solely teach the dates/places/people. ]]> 2018-03-05 21:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371745 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371758 Pro- use them to compile data to guide future instruction.

Con- education becomes "studying for the test" instead of an exploration of content. My 11th graders have spent the past 9 weeks practicing SOL skills over and over. It is pretty terrible for everyone involved. ]]> 2018-03-05 21:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371758 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371834 Pro: One way to measure to measure student progress and if they are learning the material]]> 2018-03-05 21:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371834 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371860 Pro: gives students feedback on their work and what they need to do in order to improve]]> 2018-03-05 21:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371860 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371913 Lets you know where your students stand.]]> 2018-03-05 21:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371913 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371927 Pro: if made by the teachers, backwards design keeps everything aligned
Con: if made by the higher ups, they may not follow the framework as well as someone actually working with the material would]]> 2018-03-05 21:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371927 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371939 Pro - can adjust your lessons to support concepts that need to be relearned/retaught

]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371939 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371942 Cons:  I think the numerous criticisms have been said ad nauseum, but there is definitely something to the idea that so much is placed on a few assessments and these do a poor job measuring the aptitude of all students.

]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371942 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371960 Con: 
Students can form a learned helplessness mindset after years of being labeled an "at risk" or SOL fail student
--There is a great deal of cultural bias found on tests. Test makers assume a level of social/Westernized knowledge (i.e. -football rules as examples).
--Testing accommodations can be frustrating and ineffective.]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371960 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371961 Con: standardized tests restrict what teachers focus on in their classrooms
Pros: It allows Teachers to see where mastery has occurred ]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238371961 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372049 Con: Takes out creativity of teaching and is usually a one-sided measure that does not take into account different strengths and abilities]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372049 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372129 TOO MUCH!!!!! TOO OFTEN!!! NO DIFFERENTIATION!!!!]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372129 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372166 Con: puts extra stress on both the teacher and student when their personal value seems to be measured by test results]]> 2018-03-05 21:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372166 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372348 Pro: you can gauge how much your student retained on an individual level

con: You often find yourself only teaching material for a test and not giving students a diverse education ]]> 2018-03-05 21:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372348 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372415 Pro: Students can celebrate their growth or success after meeting their academic goals.

]]> 2018-03-05 21:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372415 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372420 Con: no time for teaching life ]]> 2018-03-05 21:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238372420 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238373039 Con: Can't explore topics further. ]]> 2018-03-05 21:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_elgert/t1dl1i21p1qw/wish/238373039