Wed, Apr 15, 2020 4:32 PM
"A" is for Assessment
I chose to put the article, “A” is for Assessment, in my collection because it is a straightforward look at simple assessment strategies that inform both learning and teaching.
I learned about the three kinds of assessments. The first assessment is called preassessments. They are short, directly tied to learning objectives, and take place just prior to the learning experiences planned around a particular concept, skill, or set of concepts. The second assessment is called the formative assessments. They check for understanding as students are learning new skills or gaining new knowledge, which can be embedded into daily work. The third assessment is called summative assessments. They are demonstrations of what students have gained as a result of the learning experiences provided.
TEK §112.15. Science, Grade 4, Adopted 2017.
4.(2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific practices during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:
(A) plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
(B) collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
(C) construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
I could use this information in my classroom to be a more effective teacher. Assessments help teachers present a more accurate picture of what students know and are able to do. They also provide teachers with a more realistic picture of what students gained from the experiences offered, rather than making an assumption that everything they know about a concept was learned in the classroom. When assessments focus on individual learning needs and styles, students and teachers alike find the process satisfying.
I agree with the article because it is beneficial on how to assess students learning.