Assessments
Formative
Benchmark (Interim)
Summative
Diagnostic
Performance
Definition: This is an assessment that focuses on performing a task, rather than remembering a specific answer. Strays away from Summative/Benchmark Assessments.
Definition: Used to pre-assess student understanding. Teachers can take account of misconceptions, strengths, and weaknesses among students prior to teaching the material.
Definition: These assessments are taken as a grade in the classroom and are given at the end of a unit. These tests are given to assess student learning throughout the unit in one comprehensive grade.
Definition: Testing done throughout the school year, typically every 6-9 weeks. This type of assessment is used to determine if students are learning the materials needed for future assessments.
Definition: Can be informal of formal. It is a way to determine student learning, provide feedback, adjust further instruction so that learners can still progress.
Examples:
- Formal : a QUIZ at the end of the week regarding what was taught that specific week. Data gathered from this can determine whether the teacher needs to reteach certain topics or if they can move on.
- Informal: the teacher can walk around the room while students complete the "I do" portion of the assignment. The teacher checks off student names who understand the material.
Examples:
- Lubbock ISD participates in District Assessments every quarter that are given to all students during the same time period. This data is used to show student growth and progress throughout the year.
- End of Quarter Exams given throughout the school with the same questions asked can be used to gather wholistic data for student knowledge and readiness.
Examples:
- After completing a book in English, students create their own projects with a rubric over the symbolism found within the book.
- A midterm or final exam over a class to show student learning throughout the semester/year.
Examples:
- Students creating an end of year portfolio that includes their work from the semester/year.
- Creating an end of unit presentation over one of the topics learned would show their understanding and help students re-learn what was taught.
Examples:
- Anticipation Guide can be used prior to introducing a new text to get student interested in the topic and ignite prior knowledge. Teachers can gauge student readiness.
- A KWL chart will activate students' prior knowledge, peak curiosity, and will pair well with post-lesson learning as well.
H.O.T Questions about Figurative Language
Opening
Guiding
Closing
- How would you define Figurative Language?
- What type of writing is Figurative Language most prevalent in?
- What examples of Figurative Language can you find in this stanza?
- What would the stanza mean if I changed the Figurative Language to this one? (Choose an opposite example)
- Why do you think this author chose to use Figurative Language?
- Discuss the pros and cons of using Figurative Language
- What can you infer this poem means by the Figurative Language used?
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