APP and Controlled Assessment in History - June 2009David Drake
The presentation relates to the Wiltshire History Secondary Conference which took place in June 2009. The presentation looks at the implications for History teachers of APP and Controlled Assessment
Retiring Exam Questions? How to Use These Items in Formative AssessmentsExamSoft
Presented by: Dan Thompson, Manager of Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
As semesters come and go, new exams are created and used items are retired, never to be used again. While moving on to new exam items due to poor performing statistics or to ensure exam security are sound practices, these retired items can still positively impact student learning. Retired summative assessment items can serve new purposes as formative assessment items that engage students with course content while preparing them for course exams. This presentation addresses the process of using retired exam items in creative ways to develop formative assessments to increase student self-awareness of their content knowledge and improve student retention.
This document outlines SIAST's grading system and policies around student promotion. It discusses the different grade modes used, how grades are calculated into GPAs, policies for supplemental exams, incomplete grades, repeating courses, and academic progress. Minimum passing grades, failing grades, and the process for grade changes are defined. Transcripts are described as an accurate historical record of a student's academic progression.
CXC presented at the 2015 UWI Symposium on the topic " Transforming Assessment and Evaluation: Potential Impact of New School-Based Assessment Guidelines"
Terry Handley - Assessing Pupils Progress in ICTNaace Naace
Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) is the new national approach to assessment that equips teachers to make judgments on pupils’ progress, fine-tune their understanding of learners’ needs, and tailors their planning and teaching accordingly. QCA have recently piloted this approach in ICT to compliment those already developed for Science, Mathematics and English. The pilot has been greeted enthusiastically by the teachers involved.
This session will introduce the methodology and some of the materials developed in addition to hearing from one of the pilot schools about their experience.
MSDE Presentation on Student Learning Objectives: MSEA 2013 Conventionmarylandeducators
The document discusses implementing high-quality student learning objectives (SLOs) as part of Maryland's teacher evaluation model. It explains that 50% of teacher evaluations will be based on student growth measures, including SLOs. SLOs require teachers to identify critical content, select quality measures, set rigorous targets, and develop best practice action plans. The document provides questions and examples to guide teachers in developing high-quality SLOs and ensuring they are ambitious yet attainable. After using SLOs for 5 years, teachers reported benefits like stronger collaboration and a focus on student progress and achievement.
The document outlines a proposed tier 2 behavioral intervention program called the Social/Emotional Learning Skills Class. It discusses problems with the current system, goals of providing clearer intervention processes and a specific behavior improvement class. A logic model is presented outlining inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes. Evaluation questions are proposed to analyze decreases in misbehavior and increases in academic results after enrollment. Preliminary findings suggest a reduction in measures like suspensions, detentions and behavioral incidents with potential positive effects on GPA.
The document summarizes an information session about the AccuTutor High School Test Prep Course. It discusses the SHSAT, SSAT, and ISEE standardized tests required for admissions to specialized high schools and private schools. The AccuTutor course aims to familiarize students with the tests, equip them with strategies for different question types, and improve their skills and confidence through a condensed curriculum, experienced instructors, detailed lesson plans, targeted homework, and practice tests. While the course provides knowledge, skills, comfort, and reduced stress, students should not expect guarantees around score increases or admissions, as scores and cutoffs can change year-to-year.
APP and Controlled Assessment in History - June 2009David Drake
The presentation relates to the Wiltshire History Secondary Conference which took place in June 2009. The presentation looks at the implications for History teachers of APP and Controlled Assessment
Retiring Exam Questions? How to Use These Items in Formative AssessmentsExamSoft
Presented by: Dan Thompson, Manager of Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
As semesters come and go, new exams are created and used items are retired, never to be used again. While moving on to new exam items due to poor performing statistics or to ensure exam security are sound practices, these retired items can still positively impact student learning. Retired summative assessment items can serve new purposes as formative assessment items that engage students with course content while preparing them for course exams. This presentation addresses the process of using retired exam items in creative ways to develop formative assessments to increase student self-awareness of their content knowledge and improve student retention.
This document outlines SIAST's grading system and policies around student promotion. It discusses the different grade modes used, how grades are calculated into GPAs, policies for supplemental exams, incomplete grades, repeating courses, and academic progress. Minimum passing grades, failing grades, and the process for grade changes are defined. Transcripts are described as an accurate historical record of a student's academic progression.
CXC presented at the 2015 UWI Symposium on the topic " Transforming Assessment and Evaluation: Potential Impact of New School-Based Assessment Guidelines"
Terry Handley - Assessing Pupils Progress in ICTNaace Naace
Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) is the new national approach to assessment that equips teachers to make judgments on pupils’ progress, fine-tune their understanding of learners’ needs, and tailors their planning and teaching accordingly. QCA have recently piloted this approach in ICT to compliment those already developed for Science, Mathematics and English. The pilot has been greeted enthusiastically by the teachers involved.
This session will introduce the methodology and some of the materials developed in addition to hearing from one of the pilot schools about their experience.
MSDE Presentation on Student Learning Objectives: MSEA 2013 Conventionmarylandeducators
The document discusses implementing high-quality student learning objectives (SLOs) as part of Maryland's teacher evaluation model. It explains that 50% of teacher evaluations will be based on student growth measures, including SLOs. SLOs require teachers to identify critical content, select quality measures, set rigorous targets, and develop best practice action plans. The document provides questions and examples to guide teachers in developing high-quality SLOs and ensuring they are ambitious yet attainable. After using SLOs for 5 years, teachers reported benefits like stronger collaboration and a focus on student progress and achievement.
The document outlines a proposed tier 2 behavioral intervention program called the Social/Emotional Learning Skills Class. It discusses problems with the current system, goals of providing clearer intervention processes and a specific behavior improvement class. A logic model is presented outlining inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes. Evaluation questions are proposed to analyze decreases in misbehavior and increases in academic results after enrollment. Preliminary findings suggest a reduction in measures like suspensions, detentions and behavioral incidents with potential positive effects on GPA.
The document summarizes an information session about the AccuTutor High School Test Prep Course. It discusses the SHSAT, SSAT, and ISEE standardized tests required for admissions to specialized high schools and private schools. The AccuTutor course aims to familiarize students with the tests, equip them with strategies for different question types, and improve their skills and confidence through a condensed curriculum, experienced instructors, detailed lesson plans, targeted homework, and practice tests. While the course provides knowledge, skills, comfort, and reduced stress, students should not expect guarantees around score increases or admissions, as scores and cutoffs can change year-to-year.
This document summarizes developmental education initiatives in Colorado community colleges. It finds that traditionally, most students do not complete remedial sequences to enter college-level courses. Colorado is piloting accelerated programs using multiple placement tools and co-enrollment to help students progress faster. Initiatives include math labs, modular courses, and contextualized learning. Data shows developmental students have lower graduation rates, so the goal is to move them quickly into college courses through evidence-based redesigns like compression and mainstreaming. Colorado is assessing options like Accuplacer and diagnostic tests to best support developmental students.
The effect of an after-school “learning space” on student academic achievemen...Neil Commons
This document summarizes an action research study on the effects of an after-school learning space on student achievement and confidence. The study found no statistically significant changes in overall achievement or confidence, but did find a statistically significant increase in confidence for English language learners who participated in the learning space. The study suggests increasing structured support and attendance to better realize the potential benefits of the learning space.
This document summarizes discussions from a staff meeting about assessing student progress. It was noted that accurate assessment is important to identify student strengths and weaknesses so interventions can be provided. Departments discussed how they structure assessments in their subjects throughout the year and use the Go4Schools system to record results. Formative and summative assessments in various formats are used to build skills for exams. Moderation between teachers and years is emphasized to ensure accuracy in grading.
Standardised testing - is it worth the trouble?Ramya Manoharan
This document summarizes a panel discussion webinar about whether standardised tests are worth the trouble. It introduces the panelists which include educators and a student. It then lists common questions about standardised tests, such as whether they encourage teaching to the test or marginalize alternative visions of education. Both benefits and disadvantages of standardised testing are outlined. Types of standardised tests are defined, including NAPLAN, ICAS, and state-specific exams. The purpose of standardised testing is also discussed around predicting performance, evaluating schools, and ranking students. Opinions from teachers on the focus and amount of testing in schools are also presented.
The document discusses assessment data from the health administration and counseling programs. It provides details on the measures used to collect assessment data, including course grades, assignments, student surveys, and exams. The data is being analyzed to determine if curriculum changes are needed based on program outcomes and student performance criteria. The next steps involve discussing the assessment findings to identify areas that need further review.
This document discusses different types of assessments used in education including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. It summarizes research showing that self-assessment skills can improve with practice and that self-assessment ability explains a portion of students' improved exam scores. The document also discusses the limitations of using summative assessments and pre-admission criteria to predict future performance, and notes that clinical experience may be the best predictor of success.
The six-step school self-evaluation process involves gathering evidence, analyzing it using evaluation criteria, drawing conclusions by benchmarking against quality statements, producing a self-evaluation report, creating an improvement plan with targets and actions, and implementing and monitoring the plan. Key steps include collecting data from various tools, analyzing the data on themes of teaching and learning, learners' outcomes and experience, and teachers' practice, and using the analysis to identify strengths and areas for improvement to guide school-level actions.
This chapter discusses multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and response to intervention (RTI). MTSS is defined as a continuum of evidence-based practices to rapidly respond to academic and behavioral needs through frequent data-based monitoring. RTI involves monitoring student response to instruction and intervention. Both concepts are important in the RTI model. The general process involves providing effective classroom instruction, monitoring progress, providing interventions for students who aren't responding, and repeating this process until students reach performance goals. Key considerations for MTSS and RTI include ensuring intervention integrity, using evidence-based interventions, assessing consistent student response, setting criteria for response, and frequent progress monitoring.
The document summarizes a study on personalizing learning for students in the VCAL program. It found that taking a personalized approach that allowed students to learn in ways that engaged them improved attendance, behavior, and academic results. Baseline data showed poor literacy/numeracy, high absenteeism, and frequent behavioral issues. During the trial, students pursued independent projects like a community garden. Post-trial data indicated significantly improved literacy/numeracy scores, reduced absenteeism and behavioral issues. Student and teacher interviews revealed greater engagement and satisfaction with the personalized approach. However, the study also faced limitations like a short time frame. Recommendations included extending the trial, more curriculum personalization, and professional development for teachers.
Handout 3 SSE case study school (self-evaluation report: literacy)Martin Brown
This school self-evaluation report summarizes the findings of a review of literacy teaching and learning across subjects in 1st year students from September 2013 to May 2016. Key findings include: 1) Students' standardized reading test scores are slightly above national averages; 2) Written work needs improvement in areas like spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; 3) Most teachers use comprehension strategies but few use editing checklists; 4) Students enjoy pair/group work but teachers and students report different experiences of it. Priorities for improvement center on increasing literacy expectations across subjects and developing comprehension and group work strategies school-wide.
TESTA Summit, Woburn House London (September 2013)TESTA winch
The document summarizes the TESTA Summit held on September 16, 2013. It discusses that over 35 UK universities are using or planning to use the TESTA framework to improve student assessment and feedback. The summit included presentations from the TESTA project leader and a Minister for Higher Education on how TESTA has improved student learning outcomes. Key findings from implementing TESTA included large variations in assessment practices between programs and a lack of formative feedback. The document outlines new areas TESTA is exploring and challenges in further implementing and measuring its impact.
The document describes a study on using semantic mapping to improve students' vocabulary and SAT scores. It tested the strategy in several high school classes. Results showed that semantic mapping significantly increased students' vocabulary scores and their confidence in using vocabulary words in most classes. The strategy was less effective in chemistry possibly due to lack of routine use. Overall, semantic mapping shows promise as a vocabulary learning strategy to help improve SAT scores when implemented consistently across subjects.
Getting Ready for APP In History and GeographyDavid Drake
The document discusses Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP), a new approach to teacher assessment in the UK. It involves teachers using a range of existing student work and class contributions as evidence to review progress. Teachers then use level criteria to make a "best fit" judgement about what level each student has achieved. The criteria focus on skills like historical thinking and geographical understanding. Teachers are encouraged to track student progress twice per year without additional assessments. The goals are to help teachers understand student needs and tailor teaching accordingly.
Prescriptive intervention and common assessment sharedtxprincipalorg
This document discusses intervention and common formative assessments. It begins by outlining the "Big 4 Questions" around what students should know, how to assess if they know it, what to do for students who don't know it, and what to do for students who have mastered the material. It then discusses the concepts of immediate, incremental, and prescriptive intervention and provides examples of how intervention can be implemented during the school day. The document also defines common formative assessments and outlines their benefits, including curriculum alignment and informing reteaching and intervention plans.
1) Supporters of high-stakes testing associated with NCLB argue that it motivates students to work harder and learn more by focusing their efforts on performing well on important tests.
2) They believe high-stakes tests hold teachers accountable and motivate them to improve instruction, as well as identify weak teachers.
3) Proponents also claim the tests adequately measure school curricula and can be used by teachers, administrators, and parents to evaluate student performance and guide improvements.
The document discusses 10 professional norms for high-stakes testing programs established by the American Educational Research Association. It examines whether North Carolina's 2007 testing program meets these standards, which include: not basing decisions on test scores alone, providing training and resources before new standards, ensuring test validity and alignment to curriculum, using multiple forms or regularly creating new tests to avoid narrowing curriculum, providing accommodations for students lacking language mastery, clearly defining proficiency levels through an open process, providing remediation beyond test preparation for students who fail, and having enough test items to judge proficiency in standards.
Plan Your Next Plan - The Assessment Plan!Vincci Kwong
This document discusses the importance of developing an assessment plan for academic libraries. It recommends that an assessment plan should include the purpose, value, goals, outcomes, timeline, data policies, structures, and resources for assessment activities. The plan helps organize and prioritize assessment efforts, keep track of results, and record assessment data over time. Components like goals, outcomes and timeline specify what will be assessed, expected results, and assessment schedule. Data policies outline how data will be gathered, stored, accessed, and reported. Structures determine how assessment will be facilitated through committees, taskforces or coordinators. Resources identify necessary staff support and references. Developing a formal assessment plan can help libraries systematically conduct assessments and use results for improvement.
Standardized Deception: Examining the Debilitating Effects of Standardized Te...petermanr22
The document discusses the issues with standardized testing in education. It argues that standardized tests narrowly focus curricula on tested subjects, fail to account for social factors influencing scores, and are unreliable measures of student learning. The overemphasis on standardized testing has pushed schools to teach to the test at the expense of critical thinking skills and other important subjects. The document concludes standardized testing reduces learning to statistics and ignores best practices in education.
This document provides information to help parents support their son or daughter through the university application process in the UK. It outlines the key steps in the UCAS application journey, including researching options, completing the application, writing a strong personal statement, and receiving and responding to offers. It also describes important application deadlines and explains the options for securing a place at university through confirmation, clearing, or adjustment. The overall goal is to help parents play a supportive role in guiding their child through higher education selection and application.
This document summarizes the options for students applying to Abbeyfield Sixth Form. It outlines three pathways: A-Level, Combined, and Access. The A-Level pathway requires 322 points and allows choice from 23 A-Level subjects. The Combined pathway requires 292 points and combines A-Levels with vocational qualifications. The Access pathway requires 200 points and focuses on vocational subjects. The document provides details on entry requirements, course options, and support available for each pathway. It also advertises an open evening on December 2013 to learn about subject options.
UCAS applications - Introduction to students 2014David Drake
The document provides information about the UCAS application process for Year 12 students applying to university in the UK. It discusses key deadlines, including October 15th for applications to medicine/dentistry/veterinary science/Oxford and Cambridge and January 15th for all other courses. The document outlines the application steps, including choosing courses, completing the application form, writing a personal statement, and submitting the application through the school by the relevant deadline. It also provides tips and resources for researching options and preparing a competitive application.
This document summarizes developmental education initiatives in Colorado community colleges. It finds that traditionally, most students do not complete remedial sequences to enter college-level courses. Colorado is piloting accelerated programs using multiple placement tools and co-enrollment to help students progress faster. Initiatives include math labs, modular courses, and contextualized learning. Data shows developmental students have lower graduation rates, so the goal is to move them quickly into college courses through evidence-based redesigns like compression and mainstreaming. Colorado is assessing options like Accuplacer and diagnostic tests to best support developmental students.
The effect of an after-school “learning space” on student academic achievemen...Neil Commons
This document summarizes an action research study on the effects of an after-school learning space on student achievement and confidence. The study found no statistically significant changes in overall achievement or confidence, but did find a statistically significant increase in confidence for English language learners who participated in the learning space. The study suggests increasing structured support and attendance to better realize the potential benefits of the learning space.
This document summarizes discussions from a staff meeting about assessing student progress. It was noted that accurate assessment is important to identify student strengths and weaknesses so interventions can be provided. Departments discussed how they structure assessments in their subjects throughout the year and use the Go4Schools system to record results. Formative and summative assessments in various formats are used to build skills for exams. Moderation between teachers and years is emphasized to ensure accuracy in grading.
Standardised testing - is it worth the trouble?Ramya Manoharan
This document summarizes a panel discussion webinar about whether standardised tests are worth the trouble. It introduces the panelists which include educators and a student. It then lists common questions about standardised tests, such as whether they encourage teaching to the test or marginalize alternative visions of education. Both benefits and disadvantages of standardised testing are outlined. Types of standardised tests are defined, including NAPLAN, ICAS, and state-specific exams. The purpose of standardised testing is also discussed around predicting performance, evaluating schools, and ranking students. Opinions from teachers on the focus and amount of testing in schools are also presented.
The document discusses assessment data from the health administration and counseling programs. It provides details on the measures used to collect assessment data, including course grades, assignments, student surveys, and exams. The data is being analyzed to determine if curriculum changes are needed based on program outcomes and student performance criteria. The next steps involve discussing the assessment findings to identify areas that need further review.
This document discusses different types of assessments used in education including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. It summarizes research showing that self-assessment skills can improve with practice and that self-assessment ability explains a portion of students' improved exam scores. The document also discusses the limitations of using summative assessments and pre-admission criteria to predict future performance, and notes that clinical experience may be the best predictor of success.
The six-step school self-evaluation process involves gathering evidence, analyzing it using evaluation criteria, drawing conclusions by benchmarking against quality statements, producing a self-evaluation report, creating an improvement plan with targets and actions, and implementing and monitoring the plan. Key steps include collecting data from various tools, analyzing the data on themes of teaching and learning, learners' outcomes and experience, and teachers' practice, and using the analysis to identify strengths and areas for improvement to guide school-level actions.
This chapter discusses multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and response to intervention (RTI). MTSS is defined as a continuum of evidence-based practices to rapidly respond to academic and behavioral needs through frequent data-based monitoring. RTI involves monitoring student response to instruction and intervention. Both concepts are important in the RTI model. The general process involves providing effective classroom instruction, monitoring progress, providing interventions for students who aren't responding, and repeating this process until students reach performance goals. Key considerations for MTSS and RTI include ensuring intervention integrity, using evidence-based interventions, assessing consistent student response, setting criteria for response, and frequent progress monitoring.
The document summarizes a study on personalizing learning for students in the VCAL program. It found that taking a personalized approach that allowed students to learn in ways that engaged them improved attendance, behavior, and academic results. Baseline data showed poor literacy/numeracy, high absenteeism, and frequent behavioral issues. During the trial, students pursued independent projects like a community garden. Post-trial data indicated significantly improved literacy/numeracy scores, reduced absenteeism and behavioral issues. Student and teacher interviews revealed greater engagement and satisfaction with the personalized approach. However, the study also faced limitations like a short time frame. Recommendations included extending the trial, more curriculum personalization, and professional development for teachers.
Handout 3 SSE case study school (self-evaluation report: literacy)Martin Brown
This school self-evaluation report summarizes the findings of a review of literacy teaching and learning across subjects in 1st year students from September 2013 to May 2016. Key findings include: 1) Students' standardized reading test scores are slightly above national averages; 2) Written work needs improvement in areas like spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; 3) Most teachers use comprehension strategies but few use editing checklists; 4) Students enjoy pair/group work but teachers and students report different experiences of it. Priorities for improvement center on increasing literacy expectations across subjects and developing comprehension and group work strategies school-wide.
TESTA Summit, Woburn House London (September 2013)TESTA winch
The document summarizes the TESTA Summit held on September 16, 2013. It discusses that over 35 UK universities are using or planning to use the TESTA framework to improve student assessment and feedback. The summit included presentations from the TESTA project leader and a Minister for Higher Education on how TESTA has improved student learning outcomes. Key findings from implementing TESTA included large variations in assessment practices between programs and a lack of formative feedback. The document outlines new areas TESTA is exploring and challenges in further implementing and measuring its impact.
The document describes a study on using semantic mapping to improve students' vocabulary and SAT scores. It tested the strategy in several high school classes. Results showed that semantic mapping significantly increased students' vocabulary scores and their confidence in using vocabulary words in most classes. The strategy was less effective in chemistry possibly due to lack of routine use. Overall, semantic mapping shows promise as a vocabulary learning strategy to help improve SAT scores when implemented consistently across subjects.
Getting Ready for APP In History and GeographyDavid Drake
The document discusses Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP), a new approach to teacher assessment in the UK. It involves teachers using a range of existing student work and class contributions as evidence to review progress. Teachers then use level criteria to make a "best fit" judgement about what level each student has achieved. The criteria focus on skills like historical thinking and geographical understanding. Teachers are encouraged to track student progress twice per year without additional assessments. The goals are to help teachers understand student needs and tailor teaching accordingly.
Prescriptive intervention and common assessment sharedtxprincipalorg
This document discusses intervention and common formative assessments. It begins by outlining the "Big 4 Questions" around what students should know, how to assess if they know it, what to do for students who don't know it, and what to do for students who have mastered the material. It then discusses the concepts of immediate, incremental, and prescriptive intervention and provides examples of how intervention can be implemented during the school day. The document also defines common formative assessments and outlines their benefits, including curriculum alignment and informing reteaching and intervention plans.
1) Supporters of high-stakes testing associated with NCLB argue that it motivates students to work harder and learn more by focusing their efforts on performing well on important tests.
2) They believe high-stakes tests hold teachers accountable and motivate them to improve instruction, as well as identify weak teachers.
3) Proponents also claim the tests adequately measure school curricula and can be used by teachers, administrators, and parents to evaluate student performance and guide improvements.
The document discusses 10 professional norms for high-stakes testing programs established by the American Educational Research Association. It examines whether North Carolina's 2007 testing program meets these standards, which include: not basing decisions on test scores alone, providing training and resources before new standards, ensuring test validity and alignment to curriculum, using multiple forms or regularly creating new tests to avoid narrowing curriculum, providing accommodations for students lacking language mastery, clearly defining proficiency levels through an open process, providing remediation beyond test preparation for students who fail, and having enough test items to judge proficiency in standards.
Plan Your Next Plan - The Assessment Plan!Vincci Kwong
This document discusses the importance of developing an assessment plan for academic libraries. It recommends that an assessment plan should include the purpose, value, goals, outcomes, timeline, data policies, structures, and resources for assessment activities. The plan helps organize and prioritize assessment efforts, keep track of results, and record assessment data over time. Components like goals, outcomes and timeline specify what will be assessed, expected results, and assessment schedule. Data policies outline how data will be gathered, stored, accessed, and reported. Structures determine how assessment will be facilitated through committees, taskforces or coordinators. Resources identify necessary staff support and references. Developing a formal assessment plan can help libraries systematically conduct assessments and use results for improvement.
Standardized Deception: Examining the Debilitating Effects of Standardized Te...petermanr22
The document discusses the issues with standardized testing in education. It argues that standardized tests narrowly focus curricula on tested subjects, fail to account for social factors influencing scores, and are unreliable measures of student learning. The overemphasis on standardized testing has pushed schools to teach to the test at the expense of critical thinking skills and other important subjects. The document concludes standardized testing reduces learning to statistics and ignores best practices in education.
This document provides information to help parents support their son or daughter through the university application process in the UK. It outlines the key steps in the UCAS application journey, including researching options, completing the application, writing a strong personal statement, and receiving and responding to offers. It also describes important application deadlines and explains the options for securing a place at university through confirmation, clearing, or adjustment. The overall goal is to help parents play a supportive role in guiding their child through higher education selection and application.
This document summarizes the options for students applying to Abbeyfield Sixth Form. It outlines three pathways: A-Level, Combined, and Access. The A-Level pathway requires 322 points and allows choice from 23 A-Level subjects. The Combined pathway requires 292 points and combines A-Levels with vocational qualifications. The Access pathway requires 200 points and focuses on vocational subjects. The document provides details on entry requirements, course options, and support available for each pathway. It also advertises an open evening on December 2013 to learn about subject options.
UCAS applications - Introduction to students 2014David Drake
The document provides information about the UCAS application process for Year 12 students applying to university in the UK. It discusses key deadlines, including October 15th for applications to medicine/dentistry/veterinary science/Oxford and Cambridge and January 15th for all other courses. The document outlines the application steps, including choosing courses, completing the application form, writing a personal statement, and submitting the application through the school by the relevant deadline. It also provides tips and resources for researching options and preparing a competitive application.
The document summarizes a presentation on compelling learning in geography. It discusses the evolution of geography in the national curriculum and pedagogy over time. It also describes two activities from the presentation, the first asking what makes an outstanding geography lesson, and the second having groups discuss what the ultimate geography lesson would look like. The document provides references used in the presentation.
Quick and simple ways to utilise i pads in lessonsDavid Drake
This document provides practical ways to incorporate iPads into lessons with minimal preparation. It addresses common concerns like not all students having iPads by planning group activities. Starter, plenary, and extension ideas are presented that require little preparation, such as using annotation apps for image-based discussion questions or a QR code linking to a video. Apps like ShowMe, WordClouds and Explain Everything are suggested for interactive review and extension activities. Overall, the document advocates for incremental, routine use of iPads to enhance lessons without extensive new resource development.
Inclusion and differentiation in the classroomDavid Drake
This document discusses strategies for differentiation and inclusion in the classroom. It explains that differentiation is meeting students' individual needs through appropriate teaching methods within a group setting. It recommends using a mix of mastery tasks, which all students can achieve, and developmental tasks, which stretch higher-ability students. Mastery tasks involve knowledge and comprehension, can be achieved quickly, and ensure all students experience success. Developmental tasks are more difficult and dependent on prior learning. The document provides examples of each and suggests breaking down complex tasks into scaffolded steps using Bloom's Taxonomy as a learning ladder. It also discusses strategies for supporting student writing, such as writing frames, and ways to improve inclusion, such as using a variety of questioning techniques
This document discusses current trends in assessment for teaching reading in elementary schools. It covers the purpose of assessment, different types of formative and summative assessments, the impact of standards-based education reforms like No Child Left Behind, and the use of both formal standardized tests and informal alternative assessments. The document also addresses how assessment data can be used to guide intervention strategies to improve student learning.
Evaluation / Performance Measurement and Assessment G S H
The document discusses assessment procedures including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. Diagnostic assessment helps teachers determine student needs and plan instruction. Formative assessment is ongoing and includes observations, discussions, and checking work to see if students are progressing. Summative assessment makes judgments about student competence and provides feedback for parents in reports. The school's assessment policy for young students includes regular informal assessment of various skills and areas without formal tests.
Evaluation Performance Measurement and Assessment 1G S H
The document discusses assessment procedures including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment. Diagnostic assessment helps teachers determine student needs and plan instruction. Formative assessment is ongoing and includes observations, discussions, and checking work to see if students are progressing. Summative assessment makes judgments about student competence and provides feedback for parents in reports. The school's assessment policy for young students includes regular informal assessment of various skills and areas without formal tests. Teachers use both formative and summative evaluation techniques including observation, questioning, tests, and student work. Evaluation plays an important role in planning by informing teachers on learning objectives, diagnosing errors, and allowing progress feedback.
Evaluation performance Measurement and Assessment G S H
The document discusses assessment procedures including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. Diagnostic assessment helps teachers determine student needs and plan instruction. Formative assessment is ongoing and includes observations, discussions, and checking work. Summative assessment makes judgments about student competence and provides feedback for parents. The school's assessment policy for young students includes regular informal assessment of various skills and areas of development without formal tests.
The document discusses the importance of continual quality improvement (CQI) through assessing learning outcomes in education. It outlines UPSI's experience implementing outcome-based education, which focuses on measuring if students achieve intended learning outcomes. Assessing outcomes opens a window to improve the learning cycle for management, faculty, teachers and students. CQI is about ensuring quality but also having a large impact. Institutions must choose whether to actively do CQI through outcome assessment or regret not improving later. The document provides examples of how UPSI assesses outcomes at the course, program and institutional level to guide CQI efforts.
This document outlines an assessment, recording, and reporting policy for a school. It discusses the rationale for assessment and its various forms, including formative, diagnostic, and summative assessment. The aims of assessment are to recognize achievement, support learning, provide feedback, and inform instruction. Formative assessment should be integrated into teaching and used to evaluate and improve learning. Teachers should record evidence of progress systematically and use it to report to pupils, parents, and other teachers. The school policy includes issuing two written reports per year to parents and using various methods of assessment across subject areas. Assessment data will be evaluated regularly to ensure consistency and improve practice.
Using Assessments to Increase Student SuccessAva Cranmore
A Capstone presentation by students in the Educational Leadership program at Auburn University. Presentation explains how the state assessments link together.
This document discusses evaluating student progress. It begins by outlining the objectives of the unit, which are to define evaluation, describe methods of measuring student progress, analyze the need for evaluation, and discuss tools and using evaluation for instructional feedback. It then covers key concepts around evaluation including defining it as a systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to make decisions. It also discusses using both informal and formal evaluation for different purposes like informing teaching and judging student achievement. Overall, the document emphasizes that evaluation is an important part of the educational process that can provide feedback to improve instruction and measure student learning.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in curriculum planning and classroom assessment. It discusses educational goals, student profiles, learning outcomes, minimum and higher learning competencies, and their role in curriculum planning. It also covers different types of assessment including formative and summative assessment, informal and formal assessment, and traditional vs contemporary assessment. Classroom assessment strategies, methods, tools, and the purpose of pre, formative, and summative assessment are also summarized.
This document outlines the agenda and key aspects of a school self-evaluation (SSE) in-service for post-primary school leaders. The in-service will cover the six steps of the SSE process and link initiatives to improve student learning outcomes. Attendees will learn about gathering and analyzing evidence from teachers, students and tests, drawing conclusions, and drafting the SSE report and school improvement plan. The document emphasizes that SSE is a reflective, collaborative process aimed at continuously improving student learning. It provides guidance on reflection, evidence gathering tools, and support available from the Professional Development Service for Teachers.
This document outlines the agenda and key aspects of a school self-evaluation (SSE) in-service for post-primary school leaders. The in-service will cover the six steps of the SSE process and link initiatives to improve student learning outcomes. Attendees will learn about gathering and analyzing evidence from teachers, students and tests, drawing conclusions, and drafting the SSE report and school improvement plan. The document emphasizes that SSE is a reflective, collaborative process aimed at continuously improving student learning. It also provides resources and support for schools from the Professional Development Service for Teachers.
The document discusses developing a reflective assessment and feedback tool for staff at Ulster University using principles of good practice. It outlines the importance of assessment and feedback, describes assessment strategies at Ulster, and defines a student timeline. It then maps assessment and feedback principles to the timeline to prompt reflection. Initial feedback from Ulster staff found the tool useful for reflecting on their assessment and feedback strategies and the student experience. The document proposes further developing the tool based on additional feedback.
Assessment for higher education (for biology faculty seminar)eduardo ardales
The document presents a quote by Albert Einstein stating that not everything that can be counted necessarily counts, and everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted, emphasizing the limitations of only considering quantifiable measures. The quote cautions against overreliance on numerical data and highlights the importance of also considering qualitative factors that are more difficult to quantify but still have significance.
Assessment for learning chapter 1 - copy-convertedgoggigupta
1. Formative assessment occurs throughout instruction to inform teachers and guide student learning, while summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of a unit or course.
2. Placement evaluation establishes students' baseline skills to determine the appropriate level of instruction, while formative evaluation provides feedback to improve teaching and learning.
3. Summative evaluation determines if learning objectives were achieved and is used for grading, but can also help plan future instruction.
Revision techniques in lessons ddr july 2019David Drake
This document provides 20 revision lesson ideas for students in the lead up to exams. Some of the ideas include using revision dice with QR codes linked to questions, mind mapping, creating revision dominoes to match key terms and definitions, grading sample answers and providing feedback, and gamifying revision through Kahoot quizzes, bingo, or a Pointless-style game. The ideas aim to make revision engaging and help students actively recall and reinforce essential content.
Revision techniques for students 2018 v3David Drake
The document provides several revision techniques for exams, including:
1) Self-quizzing using knowledge organizers or revision guides using the Leitner method or Pomodoro technique.
2) Creating videos, mind maps, or sticky notes to summarize key points.
3) Forming study groups to do pub quizzes, picture associations, or term reviews against a clock to test understanding.
This document discusses effective questioning strategies for teachers. It begins by stating that questioning is a key part of the teaching and learning process. It then discusses that teachers can improve their questioning by focusing on question types and strategies. The document separates questions into lower-order and higher-order types. It provides examples of both. Finally, it offers quick strategies teachers can use to improve their questioning, such as increasing wait time, eliminating hands up, think-pair-share, and using mini whiteboards for responses.
The triangular slave trade worked by British ships transporting goods from Europe to West Africa, where they acquired slaves. The ships then carried the enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas, where the slaves were sold. The ships then returned to Europe carrying goods like sugar and tobacco. Conditions on the slave ships were terrible, with millions of Africans dying before and during the grueling Middle Passage. Planters, merchants, ship owners, and those in related industries benefited most economically from the slave trade. Abolitionists like William Wilberforce and campaigns showing the horrors of the slave trade helped end the practice, with Britain officially abolishing the slave trade in 1807.
The document provides instructions for making both a 12-hour and 24-hour clock using paper plates. It describes how to divide the plates into the appropriate time increments and write in the numbers. Color-coded pens are used to notate the minutes and times. The second plate has only its center glued to allow for rotation of the top plate hands. Numbers are written around the edge to create the 24-hour clock. Once completed, the clock can be personalized with decorations.
The document provides instructions for making both a 12-hour and 24-hour clock using paper plates. It explains how to divide the plates into the appropriate number sections and label them with the correct hour/minute markings. Strips of colored paper should then be used to label the hours from 1-12 on one plate and 13-24 on another, which are then attached together to create the full 24-hour clock. The clocks can be personalized by decorating them with themes of choice.
Studying effectively in sixth form requires going beyond just attending classes and doing homework. Students must take responsibility for building on lessons during study periods to be successful. Some effective ways to use study periods include rewriting notes using color; summarizing and organizing key points; researching topics more in depth; creating mind maps; forming study groups; using study periods to do homework; reading textbooks; and using revision websites and creating a live revision guide to add to after each lesson. The document emphasizes that taught lessons are just the starting point and students must be proactive during study periods to cement their knowledge for exams.
Revision techniques student version 2013David Drake
This document provides several techniques for revising for GCSE and A-Level exams, including:
1) Making videos to summarize key points using a whiteboard or paper in an animated style.
2) Repeatedly reducing notes into smaller and smaller summaries to focus on main points.
3) Writing important concepts on sticky notes to place around your environment for frequent review.
4) Using mind maps to organize information and harness your brain's full creative skills.
This document provides various revision techniques for students to use in preparing for exams. It suggests using sticky notes and posters around the room to remind students of important concepts. Mind mapping is recommended as a way to organize information and harness brain power. Exemplar materials and videos can demonstrate high quality answers. Other techniques include summarizing by reducing information in stages, filling in gaps in sample answers, identifying mistakes in sample answers, peer assessment, quizzes, and using mnemonics and imagery to remember concepts. The goal is to engage students through active recall and application of knowledge in different formats.
Inclusion and differentiation in geographyDavid Drake
This document discusses strategies for differentiation and inclusion in the geography classroom. It begins by defining differentiation as teachers selecting teaching methods to match individual student's learning strategies within a group situation. It then provides examples of using mastery and developmental tasks to ensure inclusion. Mastery tasks can be completed by all students and allow weaker learners to succeed, while developmental tasks stretch stronger students. Using a learning ladder breaks down difficult tasks into introductory mastery tasks followed by simpler developmental tasks. This allows all students to progress up Bloom's taxonomy to more difficult skills. The document advocates using strategies like writing frames, exemplars, and breaking down writing assignments to help all students with writing.
The lesson I used during Sept 2012 OfSted inspection observation. Kept it simple and it worked. As mentioned in recent blog article: http://humanitiesastwiltshire.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/ofsted-arrive.html
This document summarizes the GCSE Geography exam board and themes covered for WJEC B. It outlines the 3 themes: 1) Challenges of Living in a Built Environment, 2) Physical Processes & Relationships between people and the environment, and 3) People, Work & Development. Key topics are described within each theme, including urban environments, climate, ecosystems, rivers, coasts, employment, trade, and economic activity. Assessment details are provided, with students taking exams and a controlled assessment worth a total of 100% and support resources available online and through teachers.
This document summarizes the GCSE Geography exam board and themes covered for WJEC B. It outlines the 3 themes: 1) Challenges of Living in a Built Environment, 2) Physical Processes & Relationships between people and the environment, and 3) People, Work & Development. Key topics are listed under each theme such as urbanization, climate change, employment, and trade. The assessment structure is described including exam format, duration, and weighting. Support resources provided by Abbeyfield School to help students succeed are also summarized.
This document outlines plans for an "Olympics Week" at Abbeyfield School from March 27-29, 2012. The week-long event will incorporate the Olympics theme into normal lesson time across subjects for years 7-9. Teachers are asked to identify learning goals and plan activities that relate to both their subject material and the overarching theme of working together courageously to achieve a common goal. Suggestions are made for lessons that either adapt normal material or create new short series of lessons focused on the theme. An opening assembly will kick off the week, and classes will conclude with exit points to demonstrate learning.
The document outlines the curriculum for humanities (geography, history, and philosophy & ethics) at Abbeyfield School in Chippenham for years 7-9 (KS3). It is organized by term and includes themes such as "Dangerous World", "Contradictory World", and "Diverse World". For each term and year, it lists key topics, skills, and assessments covered in the three subject areas.
AS Geography - Urban morphology and modelDavid Drake
The document discusses several urban morphology models:
1) Burgess' concentric zone model which depicts a city growing outward from the central business district in concentric rings with different land uses and building types.
2) Hoyt's sector model where cities grow in wedge-shaped sectors driven by the location of industries.
3) A LEDC model where housing quality decreases with distance from the central business district unlike in MEDCs.
It also briefly covers bid rent theory which explains how land uses result from economic competition for accessible locations.
Urban renewal programs in the 20th century led to the demolition of rundown tenement buildings in Glasgow's Gorbals area. By the 1930s, overcrowding and poor conditions in the Gorbals had made it a run-down and impoverished neighborhood. Early renewal efforts involved constructing high-rise apartment buildings and relocating residents to new housing estates on the outskirts of the city. However, these solutions failed to revitalize communities and isolated residents from jobs and family. More recent urban regeneration has focused on renovating existing buildings and recreating traditional street layouts, while also working to reduce unemployment and stimulate the local economy.
The English Baccalaureate is a new qualification awarded at GCSE level for students who achieve A*-C grades in a core set of subjects: English, maths, science, a foreign language and either history or geography. It aims to encourage a broader education for all students and recognize real breadth of knowledge. Experts support the introduction of the Baccalaureate as it helps ensure young people receive a well-rounded education and prepares pupils to compete in today's global marketplace.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Elevate Your Nonprofit's Online Presence_ A Guide to Effective SEO Strategies...TechSoup
Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
12. The Context AfL embedding across the curriculum and a key element of whole school improvement APP in FS 2010? APP in core subjects 2006-7 2008-9 Subject Specific guidance e.g. feedback, target setting 2004-5 Whole School Theme AFL NS folder 2004 T&L in FS 2002 Black Box research 1990’s AFL
13. How will APP impact on teaching and learning in geography?
14. Assessment: ways of looking Standing back Public view Close up Day-to-day Periodic Transitional
15. Day-to-day Periodic Transitional Ways of looking : key features Learning outcomes shared with pupils Peer- and self-assessment Immediate feedback and next steps for pupils Broader view of progress for teacher and learner Use of national standards in the classroom Improvements to curriculum planning Formal recognition of achievement Reported to parents/carers and next teacher/school May influence future choices and options
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23. Assessing Pupil Progress Diagnose strengths and weaknesses. Review curriculum planning to support progression Use this to ‘benchmark’ the other pupils in the group. Take a range of evidence Use the APP materials to decide on the level boundary.
24. Assessing Pupil Progress Use this to ‘benchmark’ the other pupils in the group. Use a range of evidence showing what a student can do. Use the APP materials to decide on a level boundary . Review pupil work holistically Identifies key elements Helps ‘professional Judgement Securing class Assessment Review of SoW Moderation Diagnose strengths and weaknesses. Review curriculum planning to support progression
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