- What are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
- How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
- How can I involve students in the assessment process?
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This module has helped me think about student-centered assessment in the following ways….
What are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
ReplyDeleteWe learned about graffiti in an earlier class to pre-assess and as a team we have been implementing it. It is great for kinder because it naturally differentiates itself allowing children to draw and/or write.
How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
I can assign differentiated work allowing children at any level to be challenged. I can also ask higher level questions allowing the children to explain their learning and process.
How can I involve students in the assessment process?
I can have the children create their own rubric and standards for the assignment. The children can also rate each other when they are working in groups.
Some new ways that I can assess my student learning is teacher and student generated rubrics, along with generated timelines set by the teacher and the student.
ReplyDeleteI can be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom by applying questions based on Bloom's Teachnology and looking at HOT levels for technology and incorporating that to my project and classroom.
I can involve students in the assessment process by collaborating and conferencing with them to create the assessments they need to follow.
Ghavilland1781: I use graffiti with my students as well and they really get into it and become engaged in what they are learning.
ReplyDelete1)What are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
ReplyDelete- Student created rubrics. I have used rubrics and built some with my students but I am always the scribe. I want my students to be interactive and create the rubrics. Take ownership =)
2)How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
- When creating my objectives, I can use specific higher order thinking verbiage so that students are aware and held accountable.
3) How can I involve students in the assessment process?
- I can have students create rubrics so that they are more aware of the expectations. I can also make assessments that are hands on where students are producing/creating something so they can "show what they know". Interactive & engaging!
@Gabe - I like that you talked about peer evaluations because I think it is important as well for students to evaluate one another when they are working in a group. They begin to understand the importance of roles/jobs within a group as well as being held accountable. =)
ReplyDeleteThe few ways that I can use student assessment that I have not used so far is by using rubrics and having students understand why they are doing something and how their grade will be effected with it. Using interactive rubrics where as we go through an assignment we can adjust the rubric to the student needs.
ReplyDeleteTo ensure that my students are using higher order thinking skills to assess the students, I can use Bloom's words and the Tech HOT chart to make sure students are getting the best information at the deepest level.
I feel that by having a class discussion to complete the process, I will be able to work with the students to create a rubric and assessment they will understand. This will also keep them focused on the skills they need for the week or for the duration of the project.
@Holly-
ReplyDeleteI like that you would do the interactive and engaging process to create rubrics and assessments that are student friendly and interactive.
Some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past is to read the material. The higher-order thinking skills in my classroom can be assessed by using higher order thinking questions and use the hot verbs from blooms.
ReplyDeleteI involve students in the assessment process by allowing them to have input and help develop the assessment.
Tracee, I like the idea of using class room discussion.
ReplyDeleteThis week, we focused on creating student-centered assessments. We discussed the challenges and highlights of involving your students in the assessment process and explored didferent ways to assess student progress. Briefly respond to the following questions and then reply to the thoughts of at least one colleague:
ReplyDeleteWhat are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
I would like to be able to include students in the creation of assessments and rubrics. This will authenticate and personalize their learning.
How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
By giving students more control over their assessments, and the tools that are available for them to show that learning has taken place.
How can I involve students in the assessment process?
Ask them to help write assessments/rubrics.
Tracee-- I think that using the HOT chart would be a great choice for your kids to use vocab. that is higher order. I also think using the Blooms's higher order skills is a useful tool for them.
ReplyDeleteHolly: Using the HOT from Blooms Tax and having more rigorous objectives, helps us be more accountable for what our students are doing, as well, as letting them know what and why.
ReplyDeleteI can assess students now by using google docs and forms that I create. I will also try using rubrics both teacher created and student created.
ReplyDeleteI can insure that I post and use objectives that use and require HOT skills.
I can involve students in the assessment process by having them create rubrics and other assesments to use in other classes.
Tracee, I really like the idea of having kids use the HOT chart as well. Maybe even posting it in the classroom would be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past? I can use google docs and have students create their own rubrics.
ReplyDeleteHow can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom? Blooms revised taxonomy is an excellent tool to guide me when creating lessons to assure higher-order thinking.
How can I involve students in the assessment process? Have students involved in creating their assessments, by collaborating with dicusssion boards, blogs and voice threads have students post and update rubrics as the lesson progresses.
johe64 I like the idea of lessons being personalized, I agree that this would make the learning authentic and should increase the interest of the students
ReplyDeleteWhat are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
ReplyDeleteI plan on having my students create some of their own rubrics as well as use the google docs.
How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
When I'm writing my objectives, I can use the Bloom's verbage focusing on the higher level thinking skills. I can also keep the lessons differentiated for my students.
How can I involve students in the assessment process?
By having students create their own assessments and rubrics. I can also have students create and complete self reflections on themselves and their groups.
Ghavilland1781~I am very curious about what "graffiti" is. I haven't heard of that and would love to know more. I agree with you that differentiated work allows children at all levels to be challenged. I also agree that having students create their own rubrics will help involve students in their own learning. This is something I haven't done so much but plan to do in the future.
ReplyDeleteWhat are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a project based student checklist. We went to this site and created one for our unit. It was quick and easy to make and will be an efficient way of assesssing student work.
How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
When lesson planning, I need to be sure to include the revised Blooms with observable overt and covert actions/engagement. This will ensure I am teaching and assessing higher-order thinking skills.
How can I involve students in the assessment process?
Students can create rubrics and checklists. I believe this will help the students with the "buy in" factor of learning and it will also help them to take more ownership of there work. Student can also peer check/revise work.
What are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
ReplyDeleteOne way is to have peer to peer evaluations. This will help the students to be accountable for their own work.
How can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
I think making sure the students are engaged during the lesson. Have the students learn frome each other. They can pair share with one another.
How can I involve students in the assessment process?
I think evaluating themselves and others in their group. They can also check their work. Students can also revise each others work.
Some new ways that I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past are the grafitti. I really liked this one. It tells me SO much about wha the kids know! I have used it as a starting point, but I never thought to use it as an assessment, at the end of a unit, theme, lesson, etc. I really like this idea. I agree with Gabe, that it really allows students to think for themselves and show wha tthey know, rather than try to find words to express themselves; that piece will come. This is a great way to assess my class, ELD, because language is such a task for a lot of them.
ReplyDeleteI can be sur tha I assess higher order thinking skills by using the higher order questioning, not just recall. I leave questions open-ended, I allow students to ask questions during class. I listen to what students are saying during the lessonand use their words to focus my questioning and take it to the "next step". Some students in Kindergarten are a lot more capapble of thinking than I give them credit for. Some are less capable; as all people can be.
I can ask students, "what did you learn?" If they did not learn what I wanted them to, I can lead them with questions or sentence sparks. I can ask teams to tell me what the others in their group did; kindergarteners love telling what others are doing!=) I also like to have the students answer question whole group, that way, if someone needs to revise their answer, they have a model of a "good" answer, so hey can repeat it, or put it in their own words.
Some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past is by using Graffiti. I loved using this with my students t the beginning of the year because I got to really see what they knew about the topic. Then i went back at the end and had them to another poster and we compared our prior knowledge to what we learned at the end. The students were excited to see how much they now know!
ReplyDeleteI can be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom by planning for it. When I meet with my team to discuss objectives and activities for the week we look at what questions can we ask and how can we assess them. I also write my self a sticky note and put it by my teacher's editition or imbed a little note into my PPT presentations that I do with my students to make sure I do it.
I can involve students in the assessment process by having them create rubrics and checklists with me!
@Tanya. . . I also like the idea of students using self and peer checklists and rubrics. Students will be more engaged and more accountable to each other. :)
ReplyDeleteHow can I be sure I am assessing higher-order thinking skills in my classroom?
ReplyDeleteHow can I involve students in the assessment process?
One way that could be used to assess the students would be using Graffiti, since many kids enjoy working in groups and having the chance to write ideas on big pieces of paper. They would be able to verbalize to one another their ideas, and then work together in brainstorming a KWL chart.
To ensure higher order thinking, I could utilize technology and have the students write about their ideas on a blog, or create a powerpoint presentation about them. Having the students think on their own, and process their own ideas would allow them to continue learning.
Allowing students to be part of their assessment would be seen in student rubrics, and going through them with the students. Have them feel as though they are part of the assessment process, and letting them see feel as though they are part of the learning.
Ms. Orozco, I think that many times teachers do not plan for higher order thinking. Because of that, we don't really see higher order thinking happening in the classroom. Preparing yourself to see that higher order thinking is a great way to implement higher order thinking!!
ReplyDeleteBethany, I like that you mentioned HOT lessons and assessments. We had that professional development and I thought some of the projects the children were doing were very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHow can I facilitate a student-centered classroom?
ReplyDeleteI think it is important to have the students lead some of the activities. Have the students be accountable for their learning. They can do this by completing a self assessment or a peer to peer checklist.
How can I use technology to support this instructional practice?
As a teacher have the students do complete a task list that was developed.
What new ideas or concepts have I taken from today's session?
One thing is to have the student do a peer to peer review. Students can also help develop their own checklist. Students are harder on themselves (most of the time) when assessing their learning.
Darcy, I think it is important that students are able to look at talk to one another. I think using Graffiti is a great way. I also think that having students using a blog is a great way to communicate to another! It does allow them to continue to learn and get ideas from one another.
ReplyDeleteWhat are some new ways I can assess student learning that I have not used in the past?
ReplyDeleteSome new ways that I can assess students that I have not tried before is having the students take skills tests online, using the document camera as a one test and the students work from that, this one I love for quizzes.
I can ensure or try to assess higher order thinking skills by using the Blooms to redefine how I plan and how my expectations should be higher based on the activities.
How can I involve students in the assessment process
I can involve students in the assessment process by talking over with them the objectives and what my expectations are for them and how do they feel about it and what do they hope to learn from this.
Dary,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy using Grafitti, the kids love getting up and moving around. I feel this lets their creative juices flow.