pecha kucha ... 20 slides x 20 seconds = 6 minutes 40 seconds

1. pechakucha ... 20 slides x 20 seconds = 6 minutes 40 seconds Diverse learning needs, expectations and environments Meaningful and useful interpretation Synthesis of varied assessment information A Broad Overview of Assessment in Today’s Classroom

2. Assessment is not… …an accounting task

3. Assessment is an investigative process Goal: To collect the evidence that supports the highest claims that can reasonably be made about a student’s learning

4. demonstrating, Definition Assessment is the process of collecting and interpreting information about a student’s learning

5. demonstrating, collecting and interpreting information about a student’s learning with purpose to evaluate learning to improve learning

6. Users of assessment information Teachers • evaluate students’ learning • e.g.: reporting, certifying • improve students’ learning • e.g.: modifying instructional strategies

7. Users of assessment information Students • evaluate their own learning • e.g.: comparing to learning goals • improve their own learning • e.g.: self-checking for understanding

12. No lasting product Lasting product

16. Synthesizing the Evidence notes checklist Retained product Description recording rubric Judgement

17. Diversified Assessment • Students use their strengths • Helpful assessments • Match to program of studies

18. Diversifying an assessment plan Level 1 Teacher is open and flexible to students demonstrating their learning in different ways

19. Diversifying an assessment plan Level 2 Teacher rotates the whole class through varied assessment methods

20. Diversifying an assessment plan Level 3 Teacher customizes assessment methods to students’ learning needs.