Assessment FOR learning occurs when teachers use inferences about student progress to inform their teaching. It is frequent, formal or informal (e.g. quality questioning, anecdotal notes, written comments), embedded in teaching and provides clear and timely feedback that helps students in their learning progression. It has a formative use providing evidence that informs, or shapes, short term planning for learning.
After completing this unit, Teachers will be able to
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Challenge and Resources
1. What informal and formal opportunities allow me to gain evidence about student learning to improve my instruction?
2. What types of written feedback do teachers give? |
1. What types of written feedback do I normally give, and how can I improve my feedback to engage students in their own learning?
2. How can I plan for Assessments for Learning to improve my instructional decisions? 3. Why should I plan to include students and parents in the feedback process? |
1. What questions can I ask to determine if students deeply understand a skill or concept?
2. How can I audit my own practices to determine if I am providing timely, quality feedback that is leading to student learning? |
Teacher Leader Model Standards
Domain I: Fostering a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning
Domain II: Accessing and Using Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning
Domain III: Promoting Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement
Domain IV: Facilitating Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning
Domain V: Promoting the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement
Domain VI: Improving Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community
Domain I: Fostering a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning
Domain II: Accessing and Using Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning
Domain III: Promoting Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement
Domain IV: Facilitating Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning
Domain V: Promoting the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement
Domain VI: Improving Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community