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Assessments for ALL Learning: We’re All in this Together!. Informal Formative Assessments Alana Button and John Trew. Alana Button—8 th Grade English Language Arts at Bolivar Middle School John Trew —Middle School and High School Band Director at Bolivar R-1. Let’s play a game…. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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INFORMAL FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTSALANA BUTTON AND JOHN TREW
Assessments for ALL Learning: We’re All in this Together!
Alana Button—8th Grade English Language Arts at Bolivar Middle School
John Trew—Middle School and High School Band Director at Bolivar R-1
Let’s play a game….
Question: How many calories do you burn per hour by banging your head against a wall?
Instructions: Everyone get out of you seat and start circulating.
Whenever I call “FREEZE!” you need to stop and be ready to form a group.
If you think the answer is…
50 or less calories: form a group of 251-100 calories: form a group of 3101-150 calories: form a group of 4151 or more calories: form a group of 5
…survey says:
150 calories burned per hour by banging your head against the wall
If you were in a group of 4, you were correct!
Let’s try this again!
Here’s your question: On average, how many people are killed each year by a vending machine falling on top of them?
1 to 3 people: form a group of 24 to 10 people: form a group of 311 to 15 people: form a group of 416 or more people: form a group of 5
….survey says:
On average, 13 people die each year by a vending machine falling on top of them.
Last one, I promise:
Of the following animals, which can sleep for up to three years without eating? Bears (form group of 2) Frogs (form group of 3) Sloth(form group of 4) Snail (form group of 5)
…survey says:
A snail can sleep for up to 3 years without eating. If you were in a group of 5, you are correct!
Mix-Freeze-Group
Directions are on websiteCheck student learning during a unitGets students out of their seatMust work with others and take on
leadership rolesType of informal formative assessment
Informal Formative Assessments
What’s the purpose? Quick check of student learning that guides
instruction Assessments used during instruction (frequently) Effective way to routinely check if students “get
it” Avoid the huge “shock” when grading tests So the purpose: to inform you AND your students
OUR purpose
Show the importance and effectiveness of informal formative assessments
Show techniques applicable to core and elective classrooms
Show “classic” versions and technology driven versions
Check out our websites:
www.missbutton.weebly.comwww.musiclabbolivar.blogspot.com a flipped
classroom approach
Classic Versions
Exit/ Admit Slips Slips of paper that are to be completed
quickly. Usually have a thought provoking statement or question.
Completed at the end of class or at the beginning of class
Invite students to reflect on material presented
Can be used in any content areaTemplates on website
Power Writing
Timed (usually 2 or 3 minutes) writing in response to question or reflection
Good to gage prior knowledge (i.e. Write everything you know about photosynthesis)
Non-stop writing; no stopping to thinkCan be used in any content areaAlso can be used after a lesson
Whiteboard Draw
Requires a personal mini-whiteboard and marker for each student
Can be used to quiz, survey, examples, main idea, possible answers, sequencing, etc.
“1, 2, 3, Draw!”Toward teacher, then “draw” again towards
shoulder partner“Draw” multiple times to see other answersCan also use white paper, note cards, paper
plates, etc.
In 12 word or less
Strategy that can be used after a small amount of study
Writing one sentence summing up the main points
Deciding what is important to includeHelps to guide instruction from thereFill in the gapsDo you students know the “main idea”?Can be used in any content area
Class Vote
To go one step beyond voting, group students and have each group select a speaker to take share their “stance”
Teacher is the judge and decides who justified answer the best
Could be used in a Social Studies classroom for debates/political issues
Four Corners
Assign vocabulary words, concepts, or questions to each corner of the room
Students are assigned a corner and must respond as a group to the prompt
Each corner shares outCan be used in any content areaShould be more general concepts, instead of
“debatable” theories
Counting QuizAssessment of whole group-Instant feedback on who
remembers previous material covered.
Counting Quiz
Performance Based IFA
Strategies apply to performance based assessment.
Discussion and Teacher feedback are used to improve performance of skill/concept.
Methods or Techniquesfor Authentic Assessment
Performance demonstrations or tests such as playing a chordal song accompaniment on an instrument or clapping a steady beat while singing a song.
Audio or video recordings that document samples of students’ musical behavior.
Portfolios that chronicle and monitor student learning over a period of time.
Interview or conferences with students to determine the depth of their understanding and give students a chance to reflect on their achievement.
From The Musical Classroom. 5th Ed. 2001. Prentice Hall.
Band Strategies
Full Ensemble Snippet- Entire Ensemble performs selection of music. Recording/playback/discussion/immediate director feedback
Section Snippet- Single/multiple sections perform selection of music. Recording/playback/discussion/immediate director feedback
Band Cont.
Individual Snippet- One or two students perform the selection of music with director providing immediate feedback and encouragement.
Sight Seeing- In six minutes or less, performers look over new music and look for cues to how the music is to be performed. (Same process used during state music festivals)
Band Cont.
3-2-1- Students write down on index card three new music concepts recently presented, two examples where concept is used in the music, and one unresolved question or confusing concept.
Muddiest Measure- Students write down on index card the measure number of a measure of music and concept they are struggling to perform. (Rhythmic combination, new fingering)
8th Grade Rehearsal
Day 2 of having new music, band piece “NEMESIS.” Director conducts ensemble and listens for:
Tone Quality, dynamic accuracy, correct time signature
Tempo consistency, accurate accidentals, proper posture
Key Signature - Eb Concert, accurate articulationsBlending within section, rhythmic accuracyHorn carriage, breath supportBalance across the ensemble, accurate repeats,
intonation
After each snippet, the director leads discussion of missed notes and concepts, and gives feedback for improved performance.
Sound Clip 1,2 “Nemesis” mm 9-17- Full Ensemble Snippet
Sound Clip 3,4 “Nemesis” mm 9-17- Alto Sax Section Snippets
Sound Clip 5 “Nemesis” mm 17-25- Full Ensemble Snippet Sound Clip 6-8 “Nemesis” mm 17-25- Trumpet Section
Snippets Sound Clip 9-11 “Nemesis” mm 17-25- Clarinet
Section/Individual Snippets
Technology used in band:
Self recorded chair tests-assesses individual skill level at that time, while providing competition and goals to achieve.
Self-recording, using UJAM (lab website)-new concept of student recording at home and sharing when at school. Assesses performer’s ability to play in time with a recorded song or metronome.
Smart Music Studiowww.smartmusic.com
Other Encore IFAs:
Exit Slip (percussion goal for the quarter-student self reflects and teacher acquires information on weak areas in section)
Note Naming Quiz (timed, reward is bragging rights! Students reflect on what notes need more work)
Carousel Brainstorming-While Carousel Brainstorming, students will rotate around the classroom in small groups, stopping at various stations for a designated amount of time. While at each station, students will activate their prior knowledge of different topics or different aspects of a single topic through conversation with peers. Ideas shared will be posted at each station for all groups to read. Through movement and conversation, prior knowledge will be activated, providing scaffolding for new information to be learned in the proceeding lesson activity.
Other Encore IFAs:
Oral Presentation, Reflection, and Share outDaily Journal EntriesSpeed Typing Guided ClassworkQuestioning and Dialogue
Integrating Technology
Websites (resources, links, practice samples, etc)
ComputersClickersSmartBoardsiPads
**Note: Nearly ANY of the “classic” informal formative assessments can be applied using a variety of technology.
Website: Weebly
Assignments tabImport PowerPoint lessons, word documents,
website links, photo albums, etc.Google Docs, Forms, Spreadsheets, and
Presentations
Google Drive
Must have an active Gmail accountStores all of your documents in one place,
accessible from anywhere with internet access
Saves automaticallyCan connect and share with co-workers
Google Forms
Tests/SurveysUser friendlyQuestions can be multiple choice, fill in the
blank, checkboxes, choose from a list, scale, and grid.
Option to make certain questions required before allowing form to be submitted
Results in a spreadsheet of data
Examples of Forms
https://drive.google.com/?authuser=0#my-drive
http://missbutton.weebly.com/assignments.html
iPad for Formative Assessments
Many apps can be accessed on desk top computers
Used in all content areas
Socrative
Similar to Google FormsQuestions in the form of multiple choice and
short answerGrades multiple choice quizzesAlso shows data at the end of the quizStudents are given a number in which they
connectTeacher opens and closes quiz
Nearpod
Similar to Socrative in that student connects with teacher lesson
Upload PowerPoint presentations and students follow along
Questions embedded throughout lessonQuestions can be poll, multiple choice,
whiteboard fill in the blankImmediate data providedCan be used in any content area
Flashcardlet
Can be accessed on desktops/laptops (Quizlet)
Ready made decks of flashcards, or you can create your own deck (and share)
Used after instructionExcellent for practicing terms
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard
Students can create a “lesson” or demonstration of knowledge
Able to write or type, alongside voice recording
Import pictures and linksFormative Assessment: teaching othershttp://missbutton.weebly.com/plc.html
Popplet (Lite)
Brainstorming App Export and Share with othersK-W-L: Make a Popplet of what you
know/what you want to know before lesson, and add popplets as the lesson proceeds
Snap Guide
Similar to PowerPointStudents can move slide by slide, adding a
picture or video to each slideCan be used on desktopsWriting: story tellingMath: Step by step instructions to solving an
equationSocial Studies: timeline of events
Blogging
Can be accessed from desktopQuestion or prompt to start discussion (or
incorporation of standard)Bounce ideas off each otherTeacher can easily interact and make
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