Math Assessment
This week we focused on math assessment and feedback strategies. In terms of assessment, we went through the basic forms of assessment and their function in math.
Assessment for learning: formative, ongoing assessment to guide instruction.
Assessment as learning: formative, ongoing peer and self assessment to guide instruction.
Assessment of learning: summative assessment to gauge learning and can be used to guide further instruction.
These terms and their function are detailed in the Growing Success document. I've previously posted a summary of these forms of assessment on my blog here.
We also talked about different ways of providing feedback. There are several options in addition to products (i.e. tests, quizzes, assignments, etc) that can be used to provide feedback such as conversations, self-assessments, math journals, etc. In terms of providing written feedback we honed in on several aspects of meaningful feedback: specific, personal, and positive. For our webinar this week we discussed several different report card comments which can be viewed below:
Final Thoughts
Even though it can seem 'fake' to always frame a student's difficulties in a positive light it truly has a significant impact on the student. These last few weeks we've talked a lot about the importance of having a positive attitude about math and encouraging our students to keep trying is a crucial part of that.
Since this is my last post for math part 2 at Brock, I'll leave you with this funny clip from Mr. D where he shares his personal wisdom when it comes to marking.
Assessment for learning: formative, ongoing assessment to guide instruction.
Assessment as learning: formative, ongoing peer and self assessment to guide instruction.
Assessment of learning: summative assessment to gauge learning and can be used to guide further instruction.
These terms and their function are detailed in the Growing Success document. I've previously posted a summary of these forms of assessment on my blog here.
We also talked about different ways of providing feedback. There are several options in addition to products (i.e. tests, quizzes, assignments, etc) that can be used to provide feedback such as conversations, self-assessments, math journals, etc. In terms of providing written feedback we honed in on several aspects of meaningful feedback: specific, personal, and positive. For our webinar this week we discussed several different report card comments which can be viewed below:
Final Thoughts
Even though it can seem 'fake' to always frame a student's difficulties in a positive light it truly has a significant impact on the student. These last few weeks we've talked a lot about the importance of having a positive attitude about math and encouraging our students to keep trying is a crucial part of that.
Since this is my last post for math part 2 at Brock, I'll leave you with this funny clip from Mr. D where he shares his personal wisdom when it comes to marking.
Megan, you touched on a lot of great points. I always feel that my comments are less genuine as I get to the last few assignments. You can only say "excellent work" so many times without thinking there has to be more I can say!
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