What is formative assessment? Formative assessment is an assessment that aids in student learning and knowledge. It also puts student learning at the center. Helps students learn about the goals for a specific lesson.
What is the CENTRAL purpose of formative assessment? To find out what the students know and what they might need help with during or before the beginning of a lesson. For the students to see how their learning is different from other students.
Connect a best practice in formative assessment to one research-based strategy. Setting objectives, students could write an entrance goal of what they might think an assignment might be about based on the title and then an exit slip on what it was about and what they had to do to accomplish the assignment. Students can then focus on the real task of what is to be taught, with some insight based on the name and title.
Give an example of how a specific assessment can be used formatively and summatively. A KWL chart would be a good example students could fill out what they already know based on not doing the assignment at all or mid way through. Students then could fill out the what they learned part as a final example of what they learned. Or entrance and exit slips. What the student knows before the lessons begin and what they learned at the end of class to exit.
Give an example from your field placement related to formative assessment and timing. I had students tell me what they thought happened in Haiti and why Haiti was in need of help. By doing this I could eliminate some of the materials I had to cover because what was the point in teaching that to them if they already knew it. Saved time and gained extra work time.
What are some strategies to help formative assessment be more effective when providing students with feedback? High-quality formative assessment provides enough detail to give students a clear idea of what, why, and how they are to proceed as they continue to work on an assignment. But they need to be made managable into learnable chunks so that student is not overwhelmed.
Name two advantages to high quality formative assessment. Shows teachers what students are struggling and what students are gaining knowledge. Students who experience formative assessment transfer knowledge from class to class because they understand the given area of knowledge.
What are some challenges to implementing high quality formative assessment?Linking assessment to teaching so that both teachers and students benefit, recognizing the need for a variety in assessment for different types of learners, and adjusting assessment so that students more beyond so student excell at their work.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Double Entry Journal #10
In a blog posting briefly describe why it is the responsibility of all teachers to provided writing instruction for their students.Name and describe four research-based strategies to support writing instruction for students.
I think that it is the responsibility for all teachers to provide writing instruction for their students because it is something that everyone needs to know and something that everyone needs to be proficient at. Everyone needs to know how to write and get their points across. By providing writing instruction for all students, it boosts them in their future achievements. As a teacher no matter what content area or grade level all children can write about something that the class is doing or talking about, what they don't know about a topic or what they do know about a topic, and the students could also write about something they find interesting. Just like reading students need to be interested. Students are not going to want to write about some thing that does not interest them, make it fun for them and they will enjoy what they are dong and continue building on the skills that were just given. I think that reading and knowing how to pronounce a word is just as important as writing and writing correctly.
Summarizing and note taking
Not only will the students be learning about the topic being discussed in class, but students will be working on their writing. Even thought the grammar might not be perfect students will be getting the major concepts of writing just by practicing. Students will also be able to learn other parts of writing such as summarizing.
Identifying Similarities and Differences
I think that it is the responsibility for all teachers to provide writing instruction for their students because it is something that everyone needs to know and something that everyone needs to be proficient at. Everyone needs to know how to write and get their points across. By providing writing instruction for all students, it boosts them in their future achievements. As a teacher no matter what content area or grade level all children can write about something that the class is doing or talking about, what they don't know about a topic or what they do know about a topic, and the students could also write about something they find interesting. Just like reading students need to be interested. Students are not going to want to write about some thing that does not interest them, make it fun for them and they will enjoy what they are dong and continue building on the skills that were just given. I think that reading and knowing how to pronounce a word is just as important as writing and writing correctly.
Summarizing and note taking
Not only will the students be learning about the topic being discussed in class, but students will be working on their writing. Even thought the grammar might not be perfect students will be getting the major concepts of writing just by practicing. Students will also be able to learn other parts of writing such as summarizing.
Identifying Similarities and Differences
Students can write about the differences and similarites on the topic being discussed in class. This will help with future assignments that students might have because they will know more words to use in place of words that are used often.
Students can use writing in different ways including making graphs, charts, posters, etc..Stimulates different kinds of learners.
Students could set goals and objectives by writing them down in a journal and marking each as their accomplish them.Students should know that they should be goals that can be accomplished and goals that are within reach of getting.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Web Quest overview/review
The web quest that I found simliar to my ideas for a web quest was on Malaira. The web quest wants students to find out what the disease is, how it effects people, what would happen if alot of people got sick from it. There are animations on how Malaria evolves and what carries Malaria. The navigation was easy-it loaded as a PDF. The page had good visuals-pictures, graphs, animations, and videos. The intro said excatly what was going to be done-tells what will be learned, but not in cso's. Steps are clearly stated.There are no roles however, but roles could be included if I were to make my own. All the info and tasks are linked to the information be given and learned. There are worksheets to be complete, videos, animations, pictures, links to websites- good resources. There is not evaluation, but once again one could be added. I give it a 37/50.
Several things could be added or improved. The roles, an evaluation, and some of the links do not load or are no longer available. Overall this web quest was really good.
Can't wait to make my thoughts into a web quest. Some of the CSO's that I would like to use for my Web quest include
VA.O.5.1.3: use media, tools and technology in a safe and responsible manner.
VA.O.5.5.1: compare the purposes of functional and non-functional crafts.
VA.O.5.6.1: recognize various subjects as expressed through two or more arts disciplines.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wordle
An art interest survey at my clinical with 5th graders. These were the most used words from the questions I gave them and the anwsers I got.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Deciding on a Web quest and topic
The web Quest that I found was based on Malari Challenge. Click the hyper link to see the Web Quest. There is not art project with this but one could be incorprated.
I would like to do my Web Quest on Haiti Houses- as well as use the theme for my 3 lessons. I would like to have the students at my clinical site to make their own Haiti Houses.
http://www.haitihouses.org/build.html
I would like to do my Web Quest on Haiti Houses- as well as use the theme for my 3 lessons. I would like to have the students at my clinical site to make their own Haiti Houses.
http://www.haitihouses.org/build.html
Double Journal #9
The three quotes from the online article
"In spite of the fact that the vital importance of play has been shown in study after study, many people believe that play is a waste of time in school. School, they say, should be a place for learning. There’s plenty of time for play at home."
I really do not like the fact that people think that there is plenty of time for play at home. If you think about it a student gets up in the morning and is at school by 7:30-8:00am. They have to sit in a classroom for hours on end while the teacher talks about stuff they should be able to do and know. There is lunch and bathroom breaks. Then the student gets on a bus around 2:30-3:30 and either goes home( which they have to work on the tons of homework given) or they go to an afterschool program until parents are able to pick them up. By the time students get home they have to do homework/ finish it, eat dinner, and get ready for the next day. When exactly is there time for that "plenty of play"?Most a childs life is spent sitting in a classroom learning so that they can do well on a test so that the school and state looks good.
Why Kids Need Recess and Exercise
"Classic play materials like blocks, sand and water tables, and props for dramatic play have largely disappeared from the 268 full-day kindergarten classrooms studied."
I also think this is absurb. If teachers and professionals expect children to learn and retain knowledge children need to be able to connect the learning they do in class with toys or items to play with in class as well. I think that even though a child plays with blocks- there can be learning from the shape of the block, the color, the texture, how many sides that block has, or how many blocks the child has on the floor. Right there are many things that a child is learning- math, colors, textures, etc.. What if the child does not get to play with blocks or dramatic props he or she might never get the thought of building houses for a career or being a nurse because they like taking care of the dolls or other students. There are so many things that children can learn from playing. I have worked in a daycare setting for almost 6 years and have seen all kinds of play that children have done. Currently I work in the infant room with the 6week-6month age range. Young children being able to play builds on their life and helps them learn, it would be like me not letting the infants explore the room- they would be afraid and not succeed.
Should Toys be in Kindergarten Classrooms?
"The power of play as the engine of learning in early childhood and as a vital force for young children’s physical, social, and emotional development is beyond question. Children in play-based kindergartens have a double advantage over those who are denied play: they end up equally good or better at reading and other intellectual skills, and they are more likely to become well-adjusted healthy people."
I agree that the power of play is an engine of learning. Children need that interaction with other children( there age or not) so that they will have a physical, social, and emotional life. If a child in Kindergarten is not allowed to talk during class time or lunch, how are those students going to be able to get along with others if they don't know what to do in the first place. And how are students supposed to get to know each other and their similarities, not letting students socialize could lead to bullying. Finally, if a child is not allowed to play and they only lead a seditary life at school. They might not know how to play and their health could deteriate because the only thing they know is sitting and learning. I agree that when a child hits all the developments they will be able to learn and focus better.
Starting Kindergarten
"In spite of the fact that the vital importance of play has been shown in study after study, many people believe that play is a waste of time in school. School, they say, should be a place for learning. There’s plenty of time for play at home."
I really do not like the fact that people think that there is plenty of time for play at home. If you think about it a student gets up in the morning and is at school by 7:30-8:00am. They have to sit in a classroom for hours on end while the teacher talks about stuff they should be able to do and know. There is lunch and bathroom breaks. Then the student gets on a bus around 2:30-3:30 and either goes home( which they have to work on the tons of homework given) or they go to an afterschool program until parents are able to pick them up. By the time students get home they have to do homework/ finish it, eat dinner, and get ready for the next day. When exactly is there time for that "plenty of play"?Most a childs life is spent sitting in a classroom learning so that they can do well on a test so that the school and state looks good.
Why Kids Need Recess and Exercise
"Classic play materials like blocks, sand and water tables, and props for dramatic play have largely disappeared from the 268 full-day kindergarten classrooms studied."
I also think this is absurb. If teachers and professionals expect children to learn and retain knowledge children need to be able to connect the learning they do in class with toys or items to play with in class as well. I think that even though a child plays with blocks- there can be learning from the shape of the block, the color, the texture, how many sides that block has, or how many blocks the child has on the floor. Right there are many things that a child is learning- math, colors, textures, etc.. What if the child does not get to play with blocks or dramatic props he or she might never get the thought of building houses for a career or being a nurse because they like taking care of the dolls or other students. There are so many things that children can learn from playing. I have worked in a daycare setting for almost 6 years and have seen all kinds of play that children have done. Currently I work in the infant room with the 6week-6month age range. Young children being able to play builds on their life and helps them learn, it would be like me not letting the infants explore the room- they would be afraid and not succeed.
Should Toys be in Kindergarten Classrooms?
"The power of play as the engine of learning in early childhood and as a vital force for young children’s physical, social, and emotional development is beyond question. Children in play-based kindergartens have a double advantage over those who are denied play: they end up equally good or better at reading and other intellectual skills, and they are more likely to become well-adjusted healthy people."
I agree that the power of play is an engine of learning. Children need that interaction with other children( there age or not) so that they will have a physical, social, and emotional life. If a child in Kindergarten is not allowed to talk during class time or lunch, how are those students going to be able to get along with others if they don't know what to do in the first place. And how are students supposed to get to know each other and their similarities, not letting students socialize could lead to bullying. Finally, if a child is not allowed to play and they only lead a seditary life at school. They might not know how to play and their health could deteriate because the only thing they know is sitting and learning. I agree that when a child hits all the developments they will be able to learn and focus better.
Starting Kindergarten
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