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Assessments
Formative
Definition: Formative assessments are a type of assessment used in education to monitor and evaluate a student's learning progress during the instructional process. The information gathered from formative assessments helps educators understand what students have learned and what they may still need to learn.
3-2-1 Reflection Ticket: At the end of a lesson, students write down three things they learned, two questions they want to learn more about, and one concept or idea they still have a question about. This gives the teacher insights into both understanding and curiosity.
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Think-Pair-Share: Students are asked a question related to the lesson and are first told to think about it individually. Then, they discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing their ideas with the whole class. This encourages participation and reveals individual comprehension levels. A teacher can utilize this strategy in the middle of a lesson to grasp students understanding of new content.
Interim/Benchmark
Definition: Assessment conducted at predetermined points during an instructional period to measure students' progress and performance against specific educational standards. These assessments are typically used to track how well students are meeting expected learning outcomes at specific intervals, such as mid-term, quarterly, or semester checkpoints.
STAAR Tests: A standardized assessment used in the state of Texas, USA, to measure the academic readiness and achievement of students in various subjects and grade levels.
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AP (Advanced Placement) Exams: In AP courses, students can take the official AP exams at the end of the school year to possibly receive college credit.
Performance
Definition: Assessment method that requires students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities by creating or producing something, rather than simply answering traditional test questions.This type of testing assesses a student's capability to perform specific tasks or solve practical problems, providing a more authentic and hands-on evaluation of their learning. Examples of performance testing in education include:
Artistic Performances: Students can be assessed based on their artistic creations or performances, such as musical recitals, theater productions, or visual art projects.
Portfolio Assessment: Students compile a portfolio of their work, which may include essays, projects, artwork, and other artifacts that demonstrate their progress and achievements over time.
Summative
Definition: Summative assessment is an evaluation method used in education to measure a student's overall learning and achievement at the conclusion of a specific instructional period, such as a course, unit, or academic year. The primary purpose of summative assessments is to assign grades or determine whether students have achieved the learning outcomes and objectives set for the given educational period.
Book Report: Students create a comprehensive report that require students to apply their knowledge and skills to produce a paper, project, or presentation related to the contents of the book.
End of Unit Test: Comprehensive examinations at the end of a unit or academic term to evaluate a student's overall understanding of the material.
Diagnostic
Definition: Tests that are administered at the beginning of an instructional period to provide educators with insights into individual student readiness and comprehension levels. The primary purpose of educational diagnostic tests is to inform instructional decisions and help educators tailor the teaching strategies to meet the unique learning needs of each student.
Pre-test: A teacher can give students a free response pre-test before the start of the unit. This allows the teacher to evaluate what their students already know before her instruction begins.
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Quick-write: having students write quickly and spontaneously in response to a prompt or question. It is a timed activity designed to encourage students to write down everything they know about a topic
HOT Questions
Guiding
Choose one amendment from the Bill of Rights and explain a real-life scenario in which it would be relevant and why it matters.
Analyze the historical context in which the Bill of Rights was proposed and ratified. What events and concerns led to the addition of these amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
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Opening
Can you name at least two specific rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights? Why do you think these rights are important in a democratic society?
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights, and why were these amendments added to the U.S. Constitution?
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Closing
Imagine a scenario in which the Bill of Rights did not exist. How might American society be different, and what implications could this have for individual freedoms and government power?
Formulate an argument discussing the contemporary relevance and effectiveness of the Bill of Rights in the 21st century. Consider the challenges and opportunities in ensuring the protection of individual rights in the context of modern society.
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