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Enhancing Student Learning Through Formative Assessment: Week 1 Reflection

This document reflects on Week 1 of the PCM program, focusing on the importance of formative assessment in student learning. It discusses the role of homework assignments in providing insights into student understanding and examines strategies for delivering clear, efficient feedback that promotes learning. Key concepts, such as the Five Nonnegotiables of Formative Assessment, are addressed, emphasizing the need for shared learning intentions, effective discussions, and student ownership of their learning. The reflection encourages teachers to evaluate their practices and consider improvements in formative assessment implementation.

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Enhancing Student Learning Through Formative Assessment: Week 1 Reflection

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  1. Day 4: Homework and Reflection on Week 1 PCMI Reflecting on Practice 2011

  2. Poster Discussion • What information about student learning does the homework assignment provide? • How can you ensure students get clear, efficient feedback about their understanding?

  3. Grading Let’s think about the impact of assigning a grade that “counts” to homework. • In light of the section “Giving Feedback through Marking,” how might you, as a teacher, use grading to positively impact student learning?

  4. Five Nonnegotiables of Formative Assessment • Clarify and share learning intentions and criteria for success with students. • Engineer effective classroom discussions, questions, and learning tasks. • Provide feedback that moves learners forward. • Activate students as the owners of their own learning. • Encourage students to be instructional resources for one another.

  5. Reflecting Over the Week • Using the grid, where did you see evidence of formative assessment in the activities from this week? • What do you want to learn more about? When finished, submit responses to your facilitator.

  6. Whole- Group Discussion: Evidence of Five Nonnegotiables Let’s think about the five nonnegotiables of formative assessment: Did anybody see evidence of this in the activities?

  7. Reflection • As you consider your own classroom practice, how are you engaging in effective formative assessment? • How might you change your current practice to make your formative assessment more effective?

  8. Homework: • Create a picture of your concept of formative assessment. Don’t spend more than 30 minutes on this. • Yes, We’re serious. You’ll turn this in. • Also, please read the article in the folder titled “Classroom Assessment: Minute by Minute, Day by Day”.

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