PLT 5622_DOMAINS 3 & 4_ASSESSMENTS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Achievement Test
Test used to determine what students know at the end of a learning experience
Aptitude Test
Test used to measure academic ability, clerical speed & mechanical reasoning, while also indicating natural talent that can be developed over time
Standardized Test
Test used to measure achievement, aptitude, and ability that is administered to all students in a consistent way and then graded in the same way so that score comparisons may be made
Ability Test
Test used to measure how capable a student is to perform a skill without training
Ability Test
Test used to measure person's capability to perform a particular skill
- Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Time-Bound
The SMART assessment format stands for....
1. Record of What Happened 2. Reflection on Reactions, Feelings & Thoughts 3. Analysis of Situation 4. Conclusions 5. Resulting Action Plan
5 Aspects of Reflective Journaling
1. Reflective Journals 2. Incident Analysis 3. Peer Observations 4. Critical Friends 5. Preparing a Portfolio
5 COMMON REFLECTIVE PRACTICES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
1. Attending Professional Development Training 2. Staying Up-To-Date on Educational Practices 3. Actively Participating in Meetings About Students 4. Fostering Open Communication People 5. Modifying Instructional Practices to Meet Learning Needs
5 WAYS TEACHERS CAN ADVOCATE FOR LEARNERS
1. Determine Roles & Strengths 2. Develop Action Plan 3. Identify Purpose of Collaboration 4. Identify Stakeholders 5. Seek Support 6. Support Effective Communication
6 COMMON STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATION & TEAMING
1. Essay Tests 2. Multiple-Choice Tests 3. Portfolios 4. Conferences 5. Observations 6. Performances
6 MOST USED ASSESSMENT FORMATS
1. Standardized Tests 2. Achievement Tests 3. Aptitude Tests 4. Annual State Tests 5. ACT Tests 6. SAT Tests 7. Wechsler Scaled Tests
7 Common Types of Formal Assessments
1. Anecdotal Records 2. Questioning Techniques 3. Pop Quizzes 4. Observations 5. Exit Tickets 6. Signaled Responses 7. Choral Responses
7 Common Types of Formative Assessments
1. Rubrics 2. Analytical Checklists 3. Scoring Guides 4. Anecdotal Notes 5. Continuums 6. Rating Scales 7. Behavior Scales
7 MOST USED ASSESSMENT TOOLS
1. Formal Assessment 2. Informal Assessment 3. Formative Assessment 4. Summative Assessment 5. Diagnostic Assessment 6. Authentic Assessment 7. Self-Assessments 8. Peer Assessments
8 TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS FOR INSTRUCTION PROCESSES
1. Guidance Counselors 2. IEP Team Members 3. Special Education Teachers 4. Speech Therapists 5. Physical Therapists 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Library Media Specialists 8. Teachers of the Gifted/Talented 9. Paraeducators
9 COLLABORATING STAFF MEMBERS WHO HELP SUPPORT TEACHERS
Grade-Equivalent Scores
A _____ score assigns a grade level to a student based on that student's score matching the norm for students at the grade level & is calculated by using the average score of students who fall into that grade level
Age-Equivalent Scores
A _____ score indicates how a student's score compares with the norm of students of a particular age
Raw Score
A _____ score is the number of questions a student answered correctly
Scaled/Percentile Score
A ______ score ranks students by indicating the percentage of students who measured higher and the percentage who measured lower
Action Research
Research that focuses on the act of researching teachers' own instructional practices to improve student learning
Formative Assessment
Informal assessments that do not provide quantifiable data, but provide info necessary to help teachers target instruction based on students' needs
Formative Assessment
Informal assessments that help teachers monitor students' progress so that instruction can be adjusted to meet the needs of the students
Formative Assessment
Informal assessments used throughout the learning experience to help teachers make instructional decisions and provide feedback to students
IEP Team Members
The _________ include a variety of professionals, such as teachers, social workers, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, reading specialists, speech/language specialists, occupational therapists, nurses, administrators, and parents
Diagnostic Assessment
Type of formal or informal assessment that is given before learning experience to provide teachers with baseline of students' skills
Summative Assessment
Type of formal or informal assessment that is used after learning occurs for accountability purposes & grading
Summative Assessment
Type of formal or informal assessment that measures student performance in relation to their objectives
1. Self-Assessments 2. Anticipation Guides 3. KWL Charts 4. Pretests
4 Common Types of Diagnostic Assessments
1. Journals 2. Responses
2 Common Types of Authentic Assessments
1. Cognitive Abilities Tests 2. Intelligence Tests
2 Examples of Ability Tests
1. Annual State Tests 2. Teacher-Made Tests
2 Examples of Criterion References Scoring Tests
1. Teacher-Made Tests 2. Portfolios 3. Project-Based Assessments
3 Common Types of Informal Assessments
1. Standardized State Tests 2. End-Of-Unit Tests 3. Benchmark Tests
3 Common Types of Summative Assessments
1. Annual Accountability Tests 2. ACT Tests 3. SAT Tests
3 Examples of Achievement Test
1. Write Detailed Description 2. Write Reactions, Emotions & Thoughts 3. Apply Critical Thinking Skills to Assess Situations
3 Steps in the Incident Analysis Practice
1. Norm Referenced Scoring
4 Common Test Scoring Techniques
Response to Intervention (RTI
An assessment-driven student-centered process that helps students who are struggling academically or behaviorally by aiming to close achievement gaps for students by providing practical applications of techniques & concepts
Performances
Assessment format that focuses on giving students opportunities to present their learning while teachers assess mastery of learning goals
Conferences
Assessment format that focuses on meetings btw the teacher and student in which learning is orally assessed and evaluated
Multiple-Choice Tests
Assessment format that focuses on selected-responses that allow students to choose the best answer from the available choices
Portfolios
Assessment format that focuses on when students collect a variety of artifacts as evidence of learning to be evaluated
Observations
Assessment format that focuses on when teacher watchers a student engaged in a learning activity to dine evidence of learning
Essay Tests
Assessment format that focuses on written responses that provide students opportunities to fully articulate their learning
Authentic Assessment
Assessment that establishes clear criteria of success that relate to classroom learning opportunities by having students develop responses rather than select from predetermined options
Peer Assessments
Assessment that focuses on when students evaluate one another and offer feedback that improves critical thinking skills & responsibility for classmate achievement
Self-Assessments
Assessment that focuses on when students monitor their own progress towards learning goals by using the SMART format
Self-Assessments
Assessment that gives students opportunities to reflect on their work and use critical thinking skills to evaluate their work product
Self-Assessments
Assessment that helps motivate students to learn as they see themselves moving towards their goals
Peer Assessments
Assessment that requires a safe learning atmosphere where students trust one another and feel comfortable providing/receiving critical feedback
Rubrics
Assessment tool that focuses on fixed scales that measure performance with detailed descriptions of criteria that define each level of performance
Behavior Scales
Assessment tool that focuses on gathering info about challenging behaviors
Scoring Guides
Assessment tool that focuses on outlining criteria for quality work and define levels of proficiency
Analytical Checklists
Assessment tool that focuses on outlining criteria of student performances that teachers can mark as students show mastery of each required skill
Continuums
Assessment tool that focuses on tracking a student's progression of learning
Rating Scales
Assessment tool that focuses on using to rate attitudes and opinions on a continuum
Anecdotal Notes
Assessment tool that focuses on written records of the teacher's observations of a student
Formal Assessment
Assessment used to evaluate student progress against a statistical average to make placement decisions & measure effectiveness of programs
Authentic Assessment
Assessments that measure student understanding of the learning process
Informal Assessment
Assessments that take place before, during, and after instruction that help teachers make daily instructional decisions
Informal Assessment
Assessments used to guide instruction, evaluate student progress, assess classroom performance, drive instruction, and help districts, schools & teachers make informed classroom decisions
Intellectual Freedom
Educational legislation topic that focuses on the right to receive info from various perspectives without censorship
Equal Access
Educational legislation topic that provides procedural safeguards to ensure that all students receive the same benefits of public education regardless of disabilities
Due Process
Educational legislation topic that states that everyone must be treated fairly and the rights of all must be respected
Reflective Practices
Professional growth practice that enables teachers to connect the classroom to recent research by incorporates emotions, reactions, and responses of teacher
Reflective Practices
Professional growth practice that focuses on intentionally thinking about professional practices as part of one's own professional development
Reflective Practices
Professional growth practice that includes descriptions of classroom experiences by using Reflective Journals, Incident Analysis, Peer Observations, Critical Friends, and Portfolios
Reflective Journals
Reflective practice that includes written records of a learning experience that are frequently used to provide an opportunity for students to articulate that process as they progress though their learning goals
Peer Observations
Reflective practice that is a collaborative approach to professional development in which teachers improve their practice by watching each other and offering feedback
Incident Analysis
Reflective practice that reviews a situation to determine why it happened and how to reduce the likelihood of another similar event
Critical Friends
Reflective practice the focuses on someone who supports growth by providing objective and honest feedback
Diagnostic Assessment
Type of formal or informal assessment used to assess a student's background knowledge prior to a learning experience
- Info unrelated to Employment - Age, marital status, or sexual orientation
Teachers have the right to withhold ______, such as _____, _____, or ______.
Norm Referenced Scoring
Test scoring technique used to determine school readiness, academic progress, eligibility for special-education services, and college admissions
Norm Referenced Scoring
Test scoring technique used to help schools distinguish btw high & low students for program placements that indicate which students are working at grade level & which ones need remediation or enrichment
Criterion Referenced Scoring
Test scoring technique used to measure students according to performance on preset standards to determine their level of academic achievement
Holistic Scoring
Test scoring technique used to provide general info about how a student scored that uses general categories to rate the overall outcomes
Criterion Referenced Scoring
Test scoring technique used to provide scores that are based on mastery of identified objectives regardless of how others scored
Analytical Scoring
Test scoring technique used to provide specific feedback regarding a student's strengths and weaknesses by breaking down the general scoring categories into more specific parts
Norm Referenced Scoring
Test scoring technique used to rank students or provide them with a grade/age-equivalent score that is calculated in comparison with other students who have taken the examination
Aptitude Test
Test used to measure a person's ability to develop a particular skill if properly trained
Achievement Test
Test used to provide a snapshot of student learning that can be used to compare students against the norm
Guidance Counselors
The primary role of _______ involves facilitating communication btw student, home, and school when a student is struggling academically, socially, or emotionally
Tier 1
Tier _____ of the RTI process focuses on students at-risk, where their teachers design & monitor their intervention for 6-8 weeks, then assess the students again
Tier 1
Tier _____ of the RTI process is where diagnostic assessments are administered for students showing lower levels of achievement & these student's progress is monitored carefully
Tier 3
Tier _____ of the RTI process is where if intervention is not successful, the student will be referred for a full or individual evaluation
Tier 1
Tier _____ of the RTI process is where screening assessments are administered to determine which students are at-risk for learning difficulties
Tier 2
Tier _____ of the RTI process provides targeted interventions that are monitored closely over intervals of time that are taught in collaboration with classroom teacher and specialists
Tier 3
Tier _____ of the RTI process uses data to inform instruction and intervention planning by adding additional intensive & individualized support
Standard Deviation
_____ is a mathematical calculation that indicated the variability of scores in comparison with the average
Validity
_____ refers to how well an assessment measures its intended purpose
Guidance Counselors
______ are the staff members who provide social skills training & academic counseling to students and who may create class schedules & serve as testing coordinators
Learning Communities
______ refer to small groups of professionals who share common goals that meet to collaborate about instructional practices
Reliability
______ refers to the consistency of similar results if the tests were repeated
Teachers of the Gifted/Talented
_______ are professionals with expertise in understanding how students with exceptional academic knowledge & skills think, so they may provide support to individuals or small groups of students & serve as resources to classroom teachers
Guidance Counselors
_______ are the staff members who meet with students individually to support goal setting, transition btw grades, and personal issues
Professional Associations
_______ refer to nonprofit organizations that support the members of a particular profession by setting standards and advocating for associates
Professional Development
_______ refers to an in-service educational opportunity for one to learn & grow as an educator
Special Education Teachers
_______ teachers are the ones who teach students identified with disabilities and write & implement IEPs with help from the IEP team
Library Media Specialists
________ are the staff members who oversee operations of the school library, teach library & research skills, and support teachers in obtaining resources
