Download or read book The Impact of Formative Assessment Program Implementation on Reading Achievement written by Anne-Evans K. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects in student reading growth of the teacher-level implementation decisions and in the top-down, district wide implementation of a formative online reading assessment, as part of district-wide measures to improve student reading performance, and subsequently, student reading test scores.
Download or read book Handbook of Formative Assessment written by Heidi L. Andrade and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2010 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Formative Assessment comprehensively profiles this burgeoning field of study. Written by leading international scholars and practitioners, each chapter discusses key issues in formative assessment policy and practice.
Download or read book Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom written by Connie M. Moss and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formative assessment is one of the best ways to increase student learning and enhance teacher quality. But effective formative assessment is not part of most classrooms, largely because teachers misunderstand what it is and don't have the necessary skills to implement it. In the updated 2nd edition of this practical guide for school leaders, authors Connie M. Moss and Susan M. Brookhart define formative assessment as an active, continual process in which teachers and students work together—every day, every minute—to gather evidence of learning, always keeping in mind three guiding questions: Where am I going? Where am I now? What strategy or strategies can help me get to where I need to go? Chapters focus on the six interrelated elements of formative assessment: (1) shared learning targets and criteria for success, (2) feedback that feeds learning forward, (3) student self-assessment and peer assessment, (4) student goal setting, (5) strategic teacher questioning, and (6) student engagement in asking effective questions. Using specific examples based on their extensive work with teachers, the authors provide - Strategic talking points and conversation starters to address common misconceptions about formative assessment; - Practical classroom strategies to share with teachers that cultivate students as self-regulated, assessment-capable learners; - Ways to model the elements of formative assessment in conversations with teachers about their professional learning; - "What if" scenarios and advice for how to deal with them; and - Questions for reflection to gauge understanding and progress. As Moss and Brookhart emphasize, the goal is not to "do" formative assessment, but to embrace a major cultural change that moves away from teacher-led instruction to a partnership of intentional inquiry between student and teacher, with better teaching and learning as the outcome.
Download or read book Inside the black box written by Paul Black and published by Granada Learning. This book was released on 1998 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical advice on using and improving assessment for learning in the classroom.
Download or read book The Effects of Formative Assessment and Technology on Student Achievement written by Gianna Bock and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading comprehension is one area most children struggle with. There are many parts to reading comprehension and when one part is lacking it makes it difficult for the student to be successful in all the areas of comprehension. Students with disabilities are at more of a disadvantage when it comes to comprehension. Students with a disability are already struggling and need more support to do well. Educators need to find other ways to teach and assess their students to ensure they will show growth and make progress in reading comprehension. Formative assessment is a different type of assessment which allows for inquiry and investigation. Frequent formative assessment will allow students to play an active role in their learning process. Berkeley & Lindstrom discuss the new forms of technology which assess students by motivating them and helping to develop the principles of literary instruction. This study found both formative assessment and technology to play key roles in helping improve students reading comprehension.
Download or read book Embedded Formative Assessment written by Dylan Wiliam and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formative assessment plays an important role in increasing teacher quality and student learning when it’s viewed as a process rather than a tool. Emphasizing the instructional side of formative assessment, this book explores in depth the use of classroom questioning, learning intentions and success criteria, feedback, collaborative and cooperative learning, and self-regulated learning to engineer effective learning environments for students.
Download or read book Assessment For Learning written by Black, Paul and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment for Learning is based on a two-year project involving thirty-six teachers in schools in Medway and Oxfordshire. After a brief review of the research background and of the project itself, successive chapters describe the specific practices which teachers found fruitful and the underlying ideas about learning that these developments illustrate. Later chapters discuss the problems that teachers encountered when implementing the new practices in their classroom and give guidance for school management and LEAs about promoting and supporting the changes. --from publisher description
Download or read book Data Driven School Improvement written by Ellen B. Mandinach and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive examination of the field, this book brings together stakeholders representing a variety of perspectives to explore how educators actually use data and technology tools to achieve lasting improvement in student performance. Contributors: David V. Abbott, Carrie Amon, Jonathan Bertfield, Cornelia Brunner, Fred Carrigg, Jere Confrey, Katherine Conoly, Valerie M. Crawford, Chris Dede, John Gasko, Greg Gunn, Juliette Heinze, Naomi Hupert, Sherry P. King, Mary Jane Kurabinski, Daniel Light, Lisa Long, Michael Merrill, Liane Moody, William R. Penuel, Luz M. Rivas, Mark S. Schlager, John Stewart, Sam Stringfield, Ronald Thorpe, Yukie Toyama, Jeffrey C. Wayman, and Viki M. Young. If you want to understand usable knowledge, read Data-Driven School Improvement. Ellen Condliffe Lagemann, Harvard University It is reassuring to know that at least some of the data being generated in our data-driven age are being used to make wiser decisions. We can all learn from these illustrative accounts. David C. Berliner, Mary Lou Fulton College of Education, Arizona State University Replete with examples from real schools and districts, this volume provides a multi-layered portrait of what it takes to establish a culture of data use. Readers will come away with an appreciation of the systemic changes needed to reap the full potential of data-driven decision making. Barbara Means, Center for Technology in Learning, SRI International
Download or read book The Impact of Formative Assessment on Student Learning written by Karen Binder and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standards Based Education (SBE) touts formative assessments (FA) as invaluable tools for learning. Evidence suggests that, if used effectively, they provide meaningful feedback to both teachers and students' progression toward achieving learning goals. This, in turn, guides adjustments in instruction and learning strategies. ... This study analyzed the impact of specific formative assessment practices - self and peer assessment (the independent variable), on student learning and achievement (dependent variable). This was a quasi-experimental study, using action research, to see if the authentic implementation of formative assessment has a meaningful impact on student learning. ... The results of a common summative assessment given at the end of the unit showed that the students in the classes that used peer and self assessment practices were more successful in achieving their learning goals.
Download or read book How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students Second Edition written by Susan M. Brookhart and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Properly crafted and individually tailored feedback on student work boosts student achievement across subjects and grades. In this updated and expanded second edition of her best-selling book, Susan M. Brookhart offers enhanced guidance and three lenses for considering the effectiveness of feedback: (1) does it conform to the research, (2) does it offer an episode of learning for the student and teacher, and (3) does the student use the feedback to extend learning? In this comprehensive guide for teachers at all levels, you will find information on every aspect of feedback, including • Strategies to uplift and encourage students to persevere in their work. • How to formulate and deliver feedback that both assesses learning and extends instruction. • When and how to use oral, written, and visual as well as individual, group, or whole-class feedback. • A concise and updated overview of the research findings on feedback and how they apply to today's classrooms. In addition, the book is replete with examples of good and bad feedback as well as rubrics that you can use to construct feedback tailored to different learners, including successful students, struggling students, and English language learners. The vast majority of students will respond positively to feedback that shows you care about them and their learning. Whether you teach young students or teens, this book is an invaluable resource for guaranteeing that the feedback you give students is engaging, informative, and, above all, effective.
Download or read book Assessing Impact written by Joellen Killion and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses planning and performing staff evaluations and evaluating staff development programs in order to improve staff training and overall student achievement.
Download or read book Enhancing Learning through Formative Assessment and Feedback written by Alastair Irons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-10-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the argument that detailed and developmental formative feedback is the single most useful thing teachers can do for students. It helps to clarify the expectations of higher education and assist all students to achieve their potential. This book promotes student learning through formative assessment and feedback, which: enables self-assessment and reflection in learning encourages teacher-student dialogue helps clarify what is good performance provides students with quality information to help improve their learning encourages motivation and self-confidence in students aids the teacher in shaping teaching Underpinned by the relevant theory, the practical advice and examples in this book directly address the issues of how to motivate students to engage in formative assessment effectively and shows teachers how they can provide further useful formative feedback.
Download or read book Embedding Formative Assessment written by Dylan Wiliam and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective classroom formative assessment helps educators make minute-by-minute, day-by-day instructional decisions. This clear, practical guide for teachers centers on five key instructional strategies, along with practical formative assessment techniques for implementing each strategy in K-12 classrooms. The authors provide guidance on using the specific techniques, along with tips, cautions, and enhancements to sustain formative assessment.
Download or read book Keeping Learning on Track written by Y. M. Thum and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In partnership with Joint School District 2 in Meridian, Idaho, this theory-driven study assessed the impact of Keeping Learning on Trackʼ (KLT"), a professional development program pioneered by Dylan Wiliam and his colleagues at the Educational Testing Service (ETS). A team of Northwest Evaluation Association" (NWEA") researchers surveyed teachers and students over two academic years (2012-13, 2013-14) to examine which elements of the program, and under what conditions, we saw the greatest impact on 1) the use of formative assessment instructional practices in the classroom and, 2) changes in student achievement measures in reading and mathematics. Our results were generally positive. The findings suggest that KLT influenced teacher practices and student engagement over time. Teacher and student survey responses report successful adoption of the five key formative assessment strategies. Additionally, participants reported positive evaluations of their KLT experience and cited sharing experiences with their peers in learning communities as the most helpful aspect of the program. There was little direct evidence that KLT impacted student achievement over the course of the study. But, as many researchers have observed, professional development programs may take more time to show discernible progress in terms of student achievement outcomes. Thus, it could be too early to see measurable gains in student achievement. NWEA plans to continue its partnership with Meridian and track student growth in subsequent years to explore this possibility. Lastly, various aspects of KLT implementation that were measured did not appear to influence our conclusions about KLT in Meridian. We hope our findings help Meridian and other partner districts assess the value of their investment in KLT and inform recommendations to improve the program and its delivery to improve student engagement and learning. The following are appended: (1) Tables and Figures; (2) Teacher, Teacher Leader, and Administrator Survey; and (3) Student Survey.
Download or read book Grading for Impact written by Tom Hierck and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aim for a target-based grading system and create stronger learning opportunities! Do you wish there was more clarity when it comes to measuring student progress and learning? What if there was a way to utilize grading and assessment to focus on learning rather than performance, and the process rather than the product? As grading, assessment, and reporting continue to be relevant topics of discussion, this book helps you create a functional plan to elevate and advance standards-based grading practices. Teachers and administrators will learn how to assess, grade, and report against specific learning targets rather than standards as a whole to make skill acquisition the highest priority. Grounded in application to provide focus and clarity, this book features: Real case studies of schools that have incorporated target-based assessment, feedback, grading, and reporting Practical examples to guide implementation Questions, checklists, illustrations, and audits of practice to showcase the work in action An accessible format and layout that support both immediate implementation and long-term goals Despite being a topic that generates emotion and resistance to change, target-based assessment builds the foundation for a learner-centered system that provides clear expectations and feedback for teachers, students, and parents. "Grading for Impact is a simple and straightforward guide to re-thinking grading based on mastery of specific skills and concepts rather than broadly-written standards. Real-world examples of teachers struggling with--and answering--the old questions are included: "How do we grade fairly and accurately?" and "How do we use grades as an instructional strategy?"" Joseph Staub, High School Teacher Downtown Magnets High School, CA "Most stakeholders agree that report cards aren’t enough to show what our students are learning in school, but changing the traditional grading system is a task that requires careful planning and challenging discussions. Grading for Impact shows educators how to start and plan the discussions that will result in genuine learning experiences for students." Ernie Rambo, Virtual Learning Community Coordinator Nevada National Board Professional Learning Institute
Download or read book The Impact of the Measures of Academic Progress MAP Program on Student Reading Achievement written by David S. Cordray and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most widely used commercially available systems incorporating benchmark assessment and training in differentiated instruction is the Northwest Evaluation Association's (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) program. The MAP program involves two components: (1) computer-adaptive assessments administered to students three to four times per year, and (2) teacher training and access to MAP resources on how to use data from these assessments to differentiate instruction. This report focuses on the program's impact after the second year of implementation, and seeks to answer the following questions on implementation fidelity and student outcomes: (1) Were MAP resources (training, consultation, web-based materials) delivered by NWEA and received and used by teachers as planned?; (2) Did MAP teachers apply differentiated instructional practices in their classes to a greater extent than their control counterparts?; (3) Did the MAP program (that is, training plus benchmark testing feedback) affect the reading achievement of grades 4 and 5 students after the second year of implementation, as measured by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) reading scale scores or the MAP composite test scores in reading and language use?; and (4) Were there variations in the impacts of the MAP intervention on grades 4 or 5 ISAT reading and MAP composite scores across subgroups of students after the second year of implementation? The study focused on grade 4 and 5 students in 32 public elementary schools across five districts in Illinois. The differential impact among low and high ability students at grade 4 suggests that the MAP program may have the greatest impact on low and high ability students.
Download or read book An Investigation Into the Impact on Teacher Practice and Student Achievement in Reading Comprehension Through the Implementation of the STAR Assessment Tool written by Avelyn Wills and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
