PLT 5622_DOMAINS 3 & 4_ASSESSMENTS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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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


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