10. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
11. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
12. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
13. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
know why and what you are assessing
14. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
know why and what you are assessing
meaningful assessment provides feedback - not just numbers
(not all assessment is meaningful)
15. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
know why and what you are assessing
meaningful assessment provides feedback - not just numbers
(not all assessment is meaningful)
set and meet expectations for students and parents
18. Test-question-writing considerations
Explain subduction.
Explain subduction and give examples of
where it’s happening today.
Explain how plates move during
subduction. Give examples of where
subduction is happening today.
19. Test-question-writing considerations
Explain subduction.
Explain subduction and give examples of
where it’s happening a.
Explain how plates move during
subduction. Give examples of where
subduction is happening today.
Explain how plates move during
subduction. Give 3 examples of where
subduction is happening today.
20. things to investigate
portfolios
rubrics
performance assessment
ask around about writing a good quiz/test
21. Rubrics
• A rubric is a scoring guide to evaluate
performance based on a range of criteria
• A rubric is a working guide for students and
teachers, usually handed out before the
assignment begins in order to get students
to think about how to complete the activity.
• A rubric enhances the quality of direct
instruction.
30. Summary
have a plan and stick with it
work with school’s system
support your observations
know the “what” and “why” of each assessment
ultimate goal is improved student performance & understanding
set expectations and keep them
NO SURPRISES!
Editor's Notes
first year teachers - highly recommend using someone’s else plan - better support & focus on other things
first year teachers - highly recommend using someone’s else plan - better support & focus on other things
first year teachers - highly recommend using someone’s else plan - better support & focus on other things
first year teachers - highly recommend using someone’s else plan - better support & focus on other things