Formative+Assessment

I hadn't formally used formative assessment before. I like the idea of the students knowing what their goals are, evaluating progress and not just using an end of unit test and moving on. I decided to reflect on my current classroom practices- I didnt realize that the in class 'checking' I do is formative assessment. I posted my reflections on the my blog and on the STAT 21 Blog.

Ways I used formative assessment:
 * Each student received a copy of his/her Achievement Series test to see what they needed to work on.
 * Each student graded him/herself daily on a chart in their reading folder to determine if understanding was improving.
 * The standard we were working on (in this case 6.R.2.2) was posted at the front of the room, so students knew our goal.
 * We worked together to create a rubric that measured understanding of figurative language, discussing what it would look like when each student in the class had mastered the skill.
 * I administered an Achievement Series test over the standard at the end of each week of the unit. Students and teacher charted the progress.

For more information about formative assessment remember to sign up for the Formative Assessment class and the [|Assessment Institute] website (look for anything by Stiggins). STAT21 Formative Assessment