Response Points
Formative assessment is essential for student learning and achievement. This type of assessment permits students to work with the material, while also evaluating their understanding in a grade free environment. The lack of grading reduces the stress that the student is under to not make mistakes. Failing to implement formative assessment leads a teacher to simply talk at their class without ever knowing if they are truly understanding the material. Ultimately, formative assessment should be implemented into all aspects of a unit.
Find three formative assessment strategy examples. Complete the following:
2. Formative Assessment Example 1: (9 pts)
One Minute Essay:
This consists of a focused question with a specific goal …show more content…
For instance, a lesson has just been taught about Pythagorean’s Theorem and its applications. There are 3-5 minutes left in class and the students are asked to construct an answer to the prompt which has been projected onto the Smart Board. A prompt such as, “Explain how to solve for a leg of a right triangle using complete sentences.” would allow the teacher to assess if his or her students had understood the conceptual aspects of the days lesson, while, also, implementing writing into a mathematical setting.
Based on the results, what adjustments could be made:
Based on the results of this assignment, the teacher could establish if his or her lesson had been understood by the majority of the class and could help identify which students are struggling with the material. The teacher could decide to spend more time on the subject or pull students aside for some extra practice or explanation.
3. Formative Assessment Example 2: (9 pts)
Four Corners:
In this activity, students will choose one of the four corners of the room based on their level of understanding of a topic.
Corner One: The Dirt Road -There’s so much dust, I can’t see where I’m going! Help!!
Corner Two: The Paved Road -It’s fairly smooth, but there are many potholes along the
Formative assessment is essential for student learning and achievement. This type of assessment permits students to work with the material, while also evaluating their understanding in a grade free environment. The lack of grading reduces the stress that the student is under to not make mistakes. Failing to implement formative assessment leads a teacher to simply talk at their class without ever knowing if they are truly understanding the material. Ultimately, formative assessment should be implemented into all aspects of a unit.
Find three formative assessment strategy examples. Complete the following:
2. Formative Assessment Example 1: (9 pts)
One Minute Essay:
This consists of a focused question with a specific goal …show more content…
For instance, a lesson has just been taught about Pythagorean’s Theorem and its applications. There are 3-5 minutes left in class and the students are asked to construct an answer to the prompt which has been projected onto the Smart Board. A prompt such as, “Explain how to solve for a leg of a right triangle using complete sentences.” would allow the teacher to assess if his or her students had understood the conceptual aspects of the days lesson, while, also, implementing writing into a mathematical setting.
Based on the results, what adjustments could be made:
Based on the results of this assignment, the teacher could establish if his or her lesson had been understood by the majority of the class and could help identify which students are struggling with the material. The teacher could decide to spend more time on the subject or pull students aside for some extra practice or explanation.
3. Formative Assessment Example 2: (9 pts)
Four Corners:
In this activity, students will choose one of the four corners of the room based on their level of understanding of a topic.
Corner One: The Dirt Road -There’s so much dust, I can’t see where I’m going! Help!!
Corner Two: The Paved Road -It’s fairly smooth, but there are many potholes along the