1. ASSESSMENT &
DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
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2. WHY ASSESSMENT, REALLY?
• Reasons to assess learning
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Because you have to
To understand how and how well your students are learning
To reflect back on your teaching and benefit student
learning
One rule:
standardized assessment tools like ISTEP are not an
option IN teachers, since those are mandatory, and
not something that the teacher can choose
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3. INFOGRAPHIC ABOUT FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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4. TYPES OF ASSESSMENT FORMS
Assessed
Knowledge
Assessment
Types
Technology
Options
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C.f., Bloom’s Taxonomy
– Cognitive Domain

5. EXAMPLES OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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Observations
Questioning
Discussion
Graphic organizer
Peer/self assessments
Practice presentations
Visual presentations
Constructive quizzes
Think pair share….etc
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6. ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Quiz Tools
oGoogle Form
oQuizlet
oFunbrain.com
oEasy Test Maker
oWufoo
Rubric Tools
•Rubistar
•iRubric
•Rubric for Teachers
Assessment tools for LMSs
• Respondus
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7. K-12 EXAMPLES
http://www.ixl.com/
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http://www.neok12.com/Insects.htm

8. SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES
ARTS
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Elementary

9. SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES
English Language Arts
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Math

10. SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES
Spanish
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Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten,
Grade1

11. What do we do WITH the data of
the assessment?
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12. Data-driven decision making
 Differentiated Instruction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT8mSAwIJdM
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13. DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
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14. DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
• Why should I use this in my classroom?
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Already being required for schools – NCLB and State
Required
To systematically examine your students’ progress and
performance
Can provide you with vital information to help you
improve your teaching
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