https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio The purpose of this portfolio is to be used as a living teaching resource which displays and explains student-centered classroom assessment! I hope you will find it as useful as I do! en-us 2022-02-16 20:52:10 UTC 2025-06-03 23:40:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270f.png georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052204346 Formative assessments are ways to check students' progressing understandings of what they are expected to learn as set by learning objectives/goals based on state standards.The article "53 Ways to Check for Understanding" (Edutopia), provides 53 types of formative assessment that can be used by teachers to observe and record students' growth as learners during ongoing lessons. ]]> 2022-02-17 01:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052204346 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052215893 As individuals in the teaching profession, we must explore and understand what our image of the child is because this will affect how we teach and assess students. We must try our best not to have biases against students based on their identities so we can encourage all students to grow through our teaching and assessing/giving constructive feedback.]]> 2022-02-17 01:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052215893 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052238513 This video, from an OSU preschool classroom, displays sociocultural concepts such as authentic social/cultural activity, dialogue/participation in the form of thinking/cognition, mediation, ZPD, etc. which all become natural parts of formative assessment.]]> 2022-02-17 02:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052238513 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052247945 The 5E instructional model was introduced in my PreK - 3 science class. It includes engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. When designing a lesson(s) using the 5E model, formative assessments can be implemented especially within the science classroom where inquiry is encouraged!]]> 2022-02-17 02:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052247945 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052259977 This formative assessment can be used to observe and analyze students' knowledge of spelling and writing (grades K-3). This is commonly used...I have before in a previous education language/word study class at OSU and it is very successful!]]> 2022-02-17 02:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052259977 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052261945 This formative assessment can be used to observe and analyze students' knowledge of spelling and writing (grade 1 and up). This is commonly used...I have before in a previous education language/word study class at OSU and it is very successful!]]> 2022-02-17 02:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2052261945 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120557221 Giving students the opportunity to draw what they understand is a higher-ordered thinking question. It allows teachers to assess what students think is most important about the content they are learning. This is a unique practice I might use in my classroom if it is truly beneficial to my students' learning.]]> 2022-03-30 02:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120557221 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120560004 IXL is a Common Core platform used to assess students in Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish based on their individual learning levels. It is used in my junior year field placement for Math. It is important to list as a resource because it helps teachers interpret and use students' data to continue planning lessons and assessments.]]> 2022-03-30 02:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120560004 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120564601 This article outlines some ways teachers can design better tests to help increase students' motivations to learn and gives actual evidence for better tests.]]> 2022-03-30 02:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120564601 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120569412 This video explains how a school in Nevada accomplished their mission of making every child feel known. I believe that this is one of THE most important responsibilities we have as teachers. It is our job to make all of our students feel known and loved which, in turn, will help them learn better and happier.]]> 2022-03-30 02:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2120569412 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159462015 I-Ready Math is an online math program that allows students to practice their math skills (formative assessments) at their own pace. I've seen I-ready be used and successful for students in my junior year field placement for 4th grade.]]> 2022-04-27 00:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159462015 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159468162 From my understanding, student choice is important for students' learning & assessments because it increases their self-efficacy to show what they truly know! Although uncommon, in the article linked above, a teacher gives students the opportunity to be assessed on something of their choice involving art (part of STREAM - Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math). I will make sure to incorporate student choice into my lesson plans and assessments with strong criteria/rubrics. ]]> 2022-04-27 00:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159468162 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159475132 This article highlights 10 formative assessments to try in the elementary classroom. My favorite of them all is "Bingo"! I will most definitely use these ideas in my future classroom when teaching Social Studies. ]]> 2022-04-27 00:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159475132 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159479068 This video is a pep talk to teachers and students from Kid President! It is meant to encourage other coworkers (teacher friends) and students!]]> 2022-04-27 01:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159479068 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159484578 Often times, as teachers, we want to grade students based on their effort and behavior, but we know that grading should only be reflective of what a student knows/does not know on formative/summative/performance assessments. This article discusses how schools (including principals and teachers) use ClassDojo, a behavior management reward system for students. This is a great alternative to grading students based on effort and behavior.]]> 2022-04-27 01:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159484578 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159491260 This article by Rowell emphasizes that as teachers, we are lifelong learners and she gives 3 steps for doing just that:
1. Reframe our mindset.
2. Be less helpful.
3. Ask more questions.
Read to find out more!]]> 2022-04-27 01:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159491260 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159533388 This website provides all the resources about student report cards in the state of Ohio. This resource is helpful for teachers who have/will have their licensure in the state of Ohio. All of what we assess students on will most likely be reported through this state system if we work for Ohio public schools.]]> 2022-04-27 01:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159533388 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159537782 This article explains how to understand test results from a mathematical/stats POV and showcases evidence of it in practice.]]> 2022-04-27 01:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159537782 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159547146 This article is meant "to clarify the concept of validity, including key components of the interpretive argument, while considering the types and forms of evidence needed to construct a validity argument for classroom assessments. The framework's utility is illustrated by presenting an application to the analysis of the validity of assessments embedded within an elementary mathematics curriculum" (Pellegrino, 2016). ]]> 2022-04-27 01:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159547146 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159550134 This article published by Stanford University helps teachers to, as the title suggests, determine the teacher's purpose for assessing student learning because the decisions that we make about assessments (the why behind them) is absolutely necessary before we ever administer them. Click the link to learn more/see evidence!]]> 2022-04-27 01:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159550134 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159559429 This article presents the "Assessment Purpose Triangle" which " illustrate[s] the balancing of purposes that needs to be considered in assessment for educational quality" and "argues that each of the three basic purposes of assessment, assessment to support learning; assessment for accountability; assessment for certification, progress, and transfer need to enjoy appropriate attention to support quality education" (Archer, 2017). Click the link to learn more/see evidence!]]> 2022-04-27 02:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159559429 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159563935 This article explains the role and reason for standardized reading tests in relation to how teachers interpret, use, and report these assessment results. It supports that standardized reading testing is somewhat beneficial to students' learning and teachers' analyzation of what students know/do not know, but has its cons as well.]]> 2022-04-27 02:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159563935 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159572047 This article explains the role and reason for all standardized tests in relation to how teachers interpret, use, and report these assessment results. It supports that standardized testing is somewhat beneficial to students' learning and teachers' analyzation of what students know/do not know, but has its cons as well.]]> 2022-04-27 02:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159572047 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159580309 This is one of my assignments from EDUTL 3005. According to the rubric, "The purpose of this assignment is to write measurable learning goals extracted from standards; relate the content to appropriate taxonomy levels; and design assessment(s) to determine progress or mastery. To situate this assignment, you will provide a scenario describing the academic subject, grade level, standards from which the learning goals were derived, and point in the unit of study" (Morris, 2022). From this assignment, I learned how to align assessments with learning goals in direct alignment with Ohio's learning standards.]]> 2022-04-27 02:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159580309 georgeavaa https://padlet.com/georgeavaa/classroomassessmentportfolio/wish/2159584315 This is another one of my assignments from EDUTL 3005. According to the rubric, "The purpose of this assignment is to create a performance task and to develop an analytic rubric that can be used to grade the performance assessment. Provide a rationale for the assessment, including standards/outcomes to be mastered. Select a early/middle childhood aged student to work with to administer the performance assessment and use the rubric to score their performance. Write a one page summary of how the rubric was used, where (setting) and with whom it was used (age and grade of student), the utility and efficiency of the performance assessment and rubric, and the interpretation of results. Also, explain any changes you would make to the rubric after using it with a student. Points will be awarded for having your task and rubric critiqued by peers or practicing teachers before using it with a student (you must show/share drafts with critiques)" (Morris, 2022). From this assignment, I learned how to create a performance task, administer it to 4th graders, and grade it!

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