Teaching Self Assessment Models
From: Classroom Assessment for Student Learning
The following video clip links show a teacher modeling self-assessment strategies. Thanks to Ms. Samantha Miller, teacher, Mt. Washington Elementary.
Video 1: Strategy #4, page 155 CASL, Teach Students to Self- Assess and Set Goals
Video 2: Strategy #3, page 154 CASL, Provide Descriptive Feedback
Generally: Formative Assessment Conditions Credited for Achievement Gains
Assessment can motivate the unmotivated
The time is right to add to our definition of skillful teaching the skillful use of assessment—doing it right and using it well
KEYS TO QUALITY CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT
Sound and productive classroom assessments are built on a foundation of the following five key dimensions:
Arise from and be designed to serve the specific information needs of intended users.
? Why assess? To serve users’ information needs
Arise from clearly articulated and appropriate achievement targets.
? Assess What? Clear targets
Accurately reflect student achievement.
? Assess How? With accurate assessment in any context
Yield results that are effectively communicated to their intended users.
? Communicate How? In a timely and understandable manner
Involve students in classroom assessment, record keeping, and communication.
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High-quality classroom assessment equals accurate information—clear purposes, clear learning targets, and an appropriate design—used effectively to help students learn. |
Assessment becomes a part of instruction………
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Students are involved at all steps. |
