Formative Assessment PARENT-TRUSTEE FORUM NOVEMBER 24, 2016 Daniel Danis Director Instructional Services Randy Smith Supervisor Instructional Services Lisa Myers Consultant Mathematics
All: O God, you gladden our hearts and fill us with praise for your most holy name. Continue to enlighten our hearts and minds with the knowledge of your love that we may work tirelessly to make your presence visible in the world today. Encourage and strengthen us as we hope in your promises and work for peace, justice and truth. Gathered in your name today, awaken us to your presence within and among us. As we work to share our very selves with one another, may we grow together in love and glorify your name. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Opening Remarks Trustee Update
Student Learning: What do you think? Complete the activity at your table.
Summative Assessment A single measurement At the end of instruction Designed and conducted by teachers Results used to evaluate student performance by teachers Assessment of Learning PAT or Diploma Exam
A process During Instruction Carried out by both teachers and students Results used to adjust teaching and learning strategies by both teachers and students Assessment for learning Coaching Formative Assessment
Relationships built on mutual trust and shared responsibility What is Formative Assessment? Meant to Feedback Cycle NOT used for grades Purposeful and specific so students know what they need to do to improve Used to modify and validate instruction Meant to improve student learning improve instructional methods
Research confirms that Formative Assessment, also know as Assessment for Learning, is one of the most powerful tools for improving learning and raising achievement, because it is rooted in helping students learn more.
Every assignment/test/project a student completes should be assigned a grade. Activity:
Student Feedback vs. Gains in Performance Achieving Not yet Achieving Achieving Not yet Achieving Achieving Not yet Achieving (Butler, R.)
Formative Assessment Growth Mindset
That was too easy
That was too easy I ll look for a bigger challenge
Dylan Wiliam: Deeper Learning
Student Learning: What do you think? RE-VISITED
The Strategies
Setting the Stage Relationships Positive relationships are essential to how students respond to feedback. Classroom Culture A trusting and safe environment must be created by the teacher Individual Styles Teachers need to use assessment techniques that work for them and their students
Eliciting Evidence Developing effective classroom instructional strategies that allow for the measurement of success.
Four Corners Stimulate learning through movement and discussion.
Wait Time Most teachers give 1 to 1.5 seconds of think-time INCREASE to 7-10 seconds!
Sharing Learning Expectations Getting the students to really understand what their classroom experience will be and how their success will be measured.
Sticky Bars Kick-start discussion & connect new concepts to prior knowledge. Everyone has input and a chance to answer.
Rubrics A rubric is a list of criteria that defines how something with graded. Rubrics are formative when discussed with students before starting a task so that they know what is expected and what will be assessed.
Peer Feedback Getting students involved with each other in discussions and working groups can help improve student learning.
It is important that students are provided with a framework for effective peer feedback to occur. Peer Feedback
C 3 B4 ME This strategy can help students to build: 1. Community building skills 2. Analysis, evaluation, problem-solving skills 3. Communication skills 4. Taking Initiative 5. Time management skills
Timely & Effective Feedback Working with students to provide them the information they need to better understand problems and solutions.
Exit & Entry Slips - Completed at the beginning or end of a lesson - Usually includes: - A question that the teacher will look at for level of understanding - Room for the student to provide feedback to the teacher - Teacher can use this information to guide future instruction.
My Favorite No Used to increase IMMEDIATE feedback. 1. All students answer a question on a cue card 2. Hand-in to teacher, Teacher sorts (YES/NO) 3. Select Favorite NO 4. Reviews this card with students: - what did they do right? - why? - what did they do wrong? - how can we fix it?
Electronic Response Systems SMART Response Clickers Socrative Poll Everywhere Only the teacher requires a cell phone/ipad. Students use scannable cards. Results populate in real time. It is FREE!
You find them, You fix them Tell students how many questions are wrong. They must decide which are wrong and then FIX them.
Self Reflection Teaching students how to learn and advocate for themselves as independent learners.
Traffic Lights REAL TIME: Colored Cups Toilet Paper Rolls etc. FOR REFLECTION: Unit Review Self-Reflection
Self Reflection Arrow I m confident, I can explain it to someone else. I understand, but need more time to practice. I don t quite get it, I need more instruction. I don t understand, I stopped participating & became distracted.
Formative assessment is perhaps the most effective educational practice when it comes to improving academic achievement. (Black and Wiliam 2014)
Table Talk: Reflecting on this evening s presentation: How can you encourage a growth mindset in your child and how will this help them as a learner? Which formative assessment strategies do you feel would work best at home in supporting your child s learning needs?
Impact of Praise VIDEO PRAISE
All: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord God, always giving what is good, you sent your Son Jesus to be among us as one who served. Guide us as we strive to follow in his footsteps and imitate his actions. Deepen our understanding of what it means to serve with joy that we may faithfully carry out our mission to share the Good News with all people. Help us to be strong and effective bridges to faith for our children that they may be animated by love for you and for others. Grant us wisdom and mercy as we support our children in learning. May our engagement foster growth and enhance their achievement and well-being that students natural talents and spiritual gifts may mature and find a place of service within the Body of Christ. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.