What are some instructional strategies that support inquiry?

During inquiry lessons, what are some ways to tell when your

students are“Getting to Got It!”?

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We are at Crossroads Middle School today.

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Crossroads Middle School serves students in grades 6 – 8.

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If students ask no questions, you can infer all students are

understanding the lesson.

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Student responses to open ended probing questions that are related to the lesson gives

insight into their understanding.

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During an inquiry lesson, student written claim statements reveal

student understanding when the statements are supported by the opinions of 3 fellow classmates.

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Their grades on summative assessments will reveal student understanding during inquiry.

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Evidence gained from formative assessment that is embedded throughout the learning cycle is the best way to determine student learning during inquiry.

What is Formative Assessment?

I Think We Think

The Research

Says…

Formative AssessmentPlanned Process

Ongoing

Promotes Learning

Teachers use to: •Check for understanding •Determine next steps

Students use to:Self monitor progress

Formative Assessment

Connection: Formative Assessment,

Inquiry, a Learning Cycle

FocusEngages and clarifies

the ideas that learners have about the topic

Assessment Link

How will I determine students’ preconceptions and prior knowledge?

Focus

Explore

Reflect

Apply

ExploreEnables learners to

engage in hands-on explorations of the concept to be investigated

Assessment Link• In what ways will I be

able to detect how my students are interacting with the content?

• What tools will I use to collect evidence of changes in their understanding?

Focus

Explore

Reflect

Apply

ReflectEncourages learners to discuss their observations, reconcile their ideas and assess new learning

Assessment Link• What

opportunities will I provide for my students to reflect and self-assess?

• How will I use the student reflections and self- assessments?

Focus

Explore

Reflect

Apply

Apply

Helps learners apply their new ideas in new situations

Assessment Link What are some

ways I will determine my students’ ability to apply concepts and skills in new contexts?

Focus

Explore

Reflect

Apply

Partners Pair - Pairs Square• Find a Partner• Read and dialogue about “Focus” phase • Each share one formative assessment idea

for “Focus” phase• Record each other’s ideas• Continue until all phases are complete• Square with another pair and share

strategies

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• Connection to prior learning

• Commitment to application

• Concern that you will research and resolve