Performance Based Assessments

Performance based assessmentsAmory School DistrictNovember 1, 20121What we know about pbaBuild on content knowledge taught in class and help students develop work habits that will help them in the futureDesigned for real world application of skillsOpportunities for cooperative learningAllow students to pull things togetherExamples of PBAs are speeches or oral presentationsNot all PBAs have to be huge, ongoing projects. As long as the activity forces students to think on the higher levels of Blooms then the activity can be considered performance-based.Help students to think critically and use problem solving skillsDeeper understanding of a concept is requiredTakes time to complete

2Why use Pba In the classroom?Shows real-life examples of math applicationsMakes learning relevant to studentsProvides opportunity for more than simply recalling informationProvides opportunity for collaboration among students and encourage deeper thoughtAssessed in common coreRequires students to use higher order thinking skills and to have a deeper understanding of a conceptFosters critical thinking and social skills that are necessary for college and career readiness

3Two Components of the Summative AssessmentPerformance Assessment Given primarily on the computer; composed primarily of performance tasks with emphasis on hard-to- measure standards Results will be returned in 2 weeks This assessment will be given 75% into the school year.

End of Year Assessment Given on computer with multiple item types Scored entirely by computer for fast results

*These two assessments will be combined for an overall score.

4The performance assessmentStudents will complete project-like tasks that draw on a range of skills.ELA tasks will focus on writing effectively when analyzing texts, using evidence from the texts to support claims.Math tasks will require students to apply key mathematical skills, concepts, and processes to solve complex problems of the types encountered in everyday life, work, and decision-making

5What is a Pba?Traditional assessments of student performance rely heavily on standardized testing methods. Performance-based assessments is an alternative that is designed to encompass a better overall representation of student progress. The goal is to gather a demonstration of the scope of knowledge a student has on a subject rather than simply testing the accuracy of their response on a selection of questions.

6TimePerformance Based Assessments range from short activities taking only a few minutes to projects culminating in polished products for audiences in and outside of the classroom.

Advantages of Performance based assessmentsMeasure students readiness for college and the workforceTrack student growthProvide a variety of info for teachersProvide a model for what teachers should be teaching and students should be learningServe as professional development opportunities for teachers involved in creating and scoring themProvide more direct measures of student abilities than multiple choice itemsTeachers are able to assess students knowledge and skills at deeper levels 8Pba ExamplesGroup projects enabling students to work together on a complex problem that requires planning, research, internal discussion, and group presentationEssays assessing students understanding of a subject through a written description, analysis, explanation, or summaryExperiments testing how well students understand scientific concepts and can carry out scientific processesPortfolios allowing students to provide a broad portrait of their performance through files that contain collections of students work, assembled over timeThoughtful, Careful planningWhen well-designed PBAs are administered and scored in the classroom, they can provide valuable information for evaluating and improving instruction.10Methods to assess performanceOpen-ended or extended response exercises: questions or prompts that require students to explore a topic orally or in writing

Extended tasks: assignments that require sustained attention in a single work area and are carried out over several hours or longer

Portfolios: selected collections of a variety of performance-based work11Think about itThe pressure to cover the curriculum is perhaps the most direct and immediate pressure teachers feel about state tests. Too often, the curriculum becomes divorced from the teachers who teach it. When one must cover items, and usually there are far too many items in the curriculum to be covered adequately one tends to focus on teaching content instead of students.J. Golub12videoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFySmS9_y_0&feature=related

13A waste of time

Assignments and assessments that are not aligned to standards and do not involve students in meaningful work are a waste of time.Which assignment is more rigorous?Create a diorama for Mothers Day about something you and your mother like to do.Interview your mother about an event in her life that was important to her and write it up for her to keep on Mothers Day.

14PBA Examples

15Developing Performance based assessmentsDecide on topic, standards; then write final assessmentWhat activities do I need to take students through, so they can be successful on the final assessment?

16A math ExampleA group of five families on your block is having a garage sale in which clothes, toys, and books will be sold. Your family has 12 items to sell and will need 18 square feet to display the items; the Hamlets have 13 items and need 20 square feet; the Phillips, 7 items, 10 square feet; Garcias, 15 items and 15 square feet; the Smiths, 10 items and 30 square feet. Rental tables measure 6 feet by 2.5 feet and cost $6 per day. The garage where the sale will be held is 20 feet by 30 feet. Newspaper advertising costs $11 for the first 10 words and $1.50 for each additional word.

17Math example continuedHow many tables will you need? Explain your answer.Draw a diagram showing how many tables can be arranged in the garage to allow the customers to move about with at least 4 feet between the tables.Write an ad for your sale that includes essential information.How much money do you have to earn from your sale for the families to break even?

187 wonders of the world exampleThrough research students will study the 7 Wonders of the World and the ongoing arguments over what should be classified as one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Research Niagara Falls and write an argument for why it should or should not be on the 7 Wonders of the World list. Be sure to cite evidence from your research to support your view.

19Assessment PlanningTeachers should consider assessment before they begin planning activities and tasks. To be a good test designer ask yourself these four questions:What am I going to assess?What learning activities do I need to provide for students, so they will be successful on the assessment?What are the best, available resources to utilize?What instructional strategies will I use in my classroom to reach all learners?20Mini tasks from bill & Melinda gates foundationThese could assist teachers in any content area in writing quality essay type questions that will likely closely resemble what will be on the CCSS assessment. 21Your turnWork in the following groups to create a PBA. -Group 1: Tiffany Herndon and Tabitha Goodin-Group 2: Heather Gault, Sarah Clark, and Emily Allmond-Group 3: Brittany Pace, Stephanie Gallop, and Amy Johnson-Group 4: Michelle Harris, Michelle Holman, and Debbie Leech-Group 5: Amy Jones, Wayne Walls, and Linzy Patterson-Group 6: Leigh Stanford and Priscilla Black-Group 7: Julie Clark and Mary Beth Black-Group 8: Rachael Faulkner, Masha Laney, and Vickie Palmer22Carousel activityTravel with your partner(s) to each posted PBA.Discuss how to improve the item. Consider the following when providing feedback.Does the task clearly state what the student is to do?Is the standard embedded in the task?Is the task engaging/challenging/rigorous?Make suggestions for revision on the chart.23revisionConsider the suggestions made on your written task. Make any revisions you choose to make.Share your thoughts.

24Advantages of rubricsImprove student performance by showing students how their work will be evaluated (expectations)Help students become better judges of quality workForce teachers to clarify criteria in specific termsProvide useful feedback to the teacher for modifying instruction-and for students for concentration or effortUnderstandable guidelines-easy to use/explainRubricsExamples of skills or processes that adapt well to rubrics include:-the writing process-the application of the method of scientific inquiry-thinking skills-cooperative learning

Rubric generatorswww.rubistar.comwww.rubistar.4teachers.orgwww.teachnology.com/web_tools/rubricswww.rubrics4teachers.com/generator.phpwww.exemplars.com/resources/rubrics/assessment.html

27Other ways to assessChecklist-check whether or not certain elements are present in the students performanceRating scale-teacher indicates the degree to which standards are met Portfolio-look for progression of skill/contentSelf/peer evaluation-students evaluate performance

Portfolio assessmentPortfolio Assessments are folders of student work that tells a story of student effort/progress/achievementAdvantages:-tell more about student specific skills; students carry the skills forward into new contexts-motivates; student takes charge of own learning (sees growth over time; learns to meet explicit expectations)-encourages problem solving and self reflection-parents appreciate the information29Appendix B sample Performance tasks K-5Kindergarten and 1st GradePage 28-Stories and PoetryPage 36-Informational Texts2nd Grade and 3rd GradePage 53- Stories and PoetryPage 61-Informational Texts4th Grade and 5th GradePage 70-Stories and PoetryPage 76-Informational Texts

30Appendix B sample Performance tasks 6-106th-8th GradePage 89-Stories, Drama, and PoetryPage 93-Informational Texts (ELA)Page 100-Informational Texts (history/social studies, science, mathematics, and technical subjects)9th and 10th GradePage 121-Stories, Drama, and PoetryPage 129-Informational Texts (ELA)Page 138-Informational Texts (history/social studies, science, mathematics, and technical subjects)

Appendix B sample Performance tasks 11-CCRGrades 11-CCRPage 163-Stories, Drama, and PoetryPage 171-Informational Texts (ELA)Page 183-Informational Texts (history/social studies, science, mathematics, and technical subjects)

Recommended readingStudents Taking Charge by Nancy SullaISBN: 9781596671850

Sulla shows you how to design problem-based learning activities for students and rubrics for assessment.

33PBA WebsitesMath Grades 5-8 http://www.yummymath.com/

Math Grades K-8http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us/exemplars/math2/start_here.html

All Subjects and Gradeshttp://www.bie.org/

Project Based Learning (lots of student examples found here)http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-guide

34Common Core resourcesCOMMON COREhttp://www.corestandards.org/http://www.commoncore.org/free/index_php/maps/gradesPARCChttp://PARCConline.orgMDE Websitewww.mde.k12.ms.us 35AssignmentCreate one Performance Based Assessment with the teachers in your building. I would like for you to share this at our next meeting. 36Exit ticketWrite your response to the following.

What are you going to do to either begin (or increase) using Performance Based Assessments in your classrooms? How do you see this benefitting students?

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