Formative Assessments - 7/16/15
Choose one of the formative assessment options below based on the time you have to prepare.
If you would like to see a brief introductory demonstration of how these tools/resources could be purposed in your classroom, please check out the #PDsinPJs videos below (coming soon) or contact me via email.
If you would like to see a brief introductory demonstration of how these tools/resources could be purposed in your classroom, please check out the #PDsinPJs videos below (coming soon) or contact me via email.
"PD/Training" Lunch (30 minutes or more)
NearpodTurn your presentations into interactive lessons with built in formative assessments including drawing, multiple choice and short answer questions; all with analytics.
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Schoology - QuizLMS, Schoology, offers a robust quiz option that supports rich-text, mathematical symbols, many question types and quiz options such as, timed questions, availability options, standards alignment and differentiation through individually assigning.
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Kahoot!Looking for a fun way to cover your content? Try Kahoot! And now with the new "ghost" feature, have your students challenge their best as well as their friends. Get ready to embrace the chaos!
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What's one of the best parts about attending a PD/Training? Being able to have an hour for lunch!!
"Teacher Appreciation Week" Lunch (15 - 25 minutes)
That moment you get to sit down and eat (and, unapologetically, pick up your students a little late).
The conversations usually go something like this...
"Hey Bob!! I haven't seen you since New Teacher training! How's it going?"
(whispering) "Jenny, who's that?"
The conversations usually go something like this...
"Hey Bob!! I haven't seen you since New Teacher training! How's it going?"
(whispering) "Jenny, who's that?"
This tool makes me jealous to not have my own classroom! Formative allows you to watch your students respond to a questions by using their drawing tool, typing short answers and MORE!!
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Peer collaboration and feedback is easy with Schoology's Discussions. Media can be embedded as well as text to enrich your discussions. Some advanced features include prohibiting students from viewing another student's post until they have posted and allowing them to comment/reply to each other's posts.
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"Simple tools that let you study anything, for free"
Curious about your students depth of a particular topic? Have them create test questions for each other to study with! |
"Regular" Teacher Lunch (< 15 minutes)
10 minutes at BEST!
True talent is revealed... I can eat, walk, text, and schedule a dr. appointment all while reminding a teenager what respect looks and sounds like in my house! Yeah... I'm good! :)
NOTE: The quick assessment strategies will likely need some expectation setting and/or introduction initially, as well as material planning the first time, but after the initial run, they should be easy "go to" options.
True talent is revealed... I can eat, walk, text, and schedule a dr. appointment all while reminding a teenager what respect looks and sounds like in my house! Yeah... I'm good! :)
NOTE: The quick assessment strategies will likely need some expectation setting and/or introduction initially, as well as material planning the first time, but after the initial run, they should be easy "go to" options.
PlickersSome or all students lack a technological device? No problem! With just your cellphone/tablet, you can have immediate feedback and analysis on your class.
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Schoology - PollSchoology allows the option to create a quick one-question poll (think "exit ticket") in minutes and once created immediately shows up in the students "announcement feed" with real-time results!
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General Reflection QuestionsHave a stockpile of general reflection questions that aren't topic/content specific. An amazing list by Angela Stockman can be found here.
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Red - Yellow - Green Light |
Exit Quad |
"Eyes Dive, Fist to Five" |
Using sticky notes, have students place their sticky note (with name and possibly answer to a problem) in the color that represents their proficiency level for the topic/skill.
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Usually given multiple choice questions, have the students answer the question on a sticky note and place it in the quadrant that represents their answer. Great to put on the door so students can answer as they walk out (see picture here).
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Students place their heads on the desk, raise their hands and use their fingers to indicate level of proficiency with the topic/skill.
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