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Assessments (Opening (Why do shadows change in appearance during the day?,…
Assessments
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Guiding
At a beach, if the shadow of an umbrella lies directly underneath the umbrella, then what time of day is it?
What is the difference between the appearance of shadows in the early morning and in the late afternoon?
Closing
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On June 20, the Moon was completely dark. A week later on June 27, half of the Moon was lit up. Predict what the Moon will look like another week later on July 4.
Formative
Def. - Informal assessments that are taken during instruction with the goal of adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
Kahoot: On their devices, students can answer a series of questions to review concepts or demonstrate their current knowledge of a topic.
Nearpod: On their devices, students can participate in a presentation by answering questions from the instructor by drawing, choosing from multiple choices, or typing responses.
Summative
Def. - Assessments taken at the end of a unit of study that measure overall student learning and determine success of instruction.
Research Projects: Assignments in which students must compile information about a topic and present it according to a rubric.
Six-Week Assessments: Tests that determine mastery of a number of related learning standards at the end of a six-week period.
Diagnostic
Def. - Assessments taken at the beginning of a new unit of study to determine student needs and lags in understanding in advance.
Pre-Test: An assessment taken at the start of a new unit of study containing questions derived from the content.
One-Minute Paper: Students draw or write down as much as they know about a topic within a minute and share with the class.
Interim/Benchmark
Def. - Formal assessments that are taken to measure the progress of a student in their learning and to determine future success in other assessments.
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MAP: A computerized test to measure progress in math and reading at the beginning, middle, and end of year.
Performance
Def.- Assessments that determine mastery through the performance of a series of actions, rather than answering questions on a test document.
Skit: Students in small groups prepare a dramatic performance to show before the class to show their understanding of a concept taught in class.
Demonstration: Students show how to perform an experiment in science, for example, to illustrate a concept they have learned at work.
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