3: Assessments

Question 1

What are Summative, Formal Assessments and Interim Tests?

Answer 1

Summative: summary of student progress at the end of unit or semester
Formal: Ongoing and used to inform instruction (weekly quizzes)
IT: Combines features of both

Question 2

How schools use summative and interim assessments

Answer 2

They collect and analyze the test data so instructional decisions can be based on that data. Students who do poor on interim tests are provided with extra instruction.

Question 3

Using Formative Assessments

Answer 3

1. Clear explanation of standards students are to meet.
2. Progress is monitored and used to inform instruction.
3. Emphasizes process rather than product.
4. Checking for understanding
5. Self-evaluation

Question 4

Screening, Benchmark and Progress-Monitoring Assessments

Answer 4

Screening-measures
Benchmark- sets Curriculum Based Measures (CBM)
Monitoring: Set your own system; use IRI’s and running records to monitor progress

Question 5

Norm-Referenced Tests

Answer 5

A screening device that compares students. It is generally most helpful to ADMINISTRATORS.
Might…show patterns of strengths/weaknesses but might not test reading strategies in ways stus use them

Question 6

Criterion-Referenced Tests

Answer 6

Is very useful for teachers, compares performance to standards. It may be arbitrary and may not test reading strategies correctly.

Question 7

Reporting performance for both tests

Answer 7

NR: raw score, percentile, grade equivalent, norm curve, scaled sources
CB:benchmark, standard, rubric

Question 8

Functional Level Testing

Answer 8

Measures growth. Students are tested at their functional level which isn’t always their grade level. Good for ESL

Question 9

Performance, Retelling and Think-Aloud Assessments

Answer 9

P: Demonstrate knowledge through performance, not multiple choice. Essays, ORQs, etc.
R: Student is asked to retell a section that has been read or read independently through short answer, etc.
T-A: Used to show thought processes students use as they attempt to construct meaning. Show what they thought

Question 10

How is student’s writing scored? (2)

Answer 10

Holistic scoring: teachers evaluate stu writing in terms of a limited # of general criteria. General impression, uses rubrics sometimes
Analytical: analyzing pieces and noting specific strengths/weaknesses. Specific scoring criteria

Sometimes teachers use both

Question 11

5 types of portfolios

Answer 11

1. Showcase (best works)
2. Evaluation (specific criteria)
3. Documentation (evidence of growth)
4. Progress (work progress)
5. Composite (elements from 2 or more types)

Question 12

Alignment of Assessment & Data Analysis

Answer 12

Align (critical to assess): curriculum and instruction are based on agreed upon objectives and tests are based on whats been taught.
DA- (follows ^) analyze data so it can actually be used to plan instruction. Keep records!!