There are many benefits of assessing the project
during the process. We can see what the misunderstandings are. How each student
is flourishing or maybe falling behind, or perhaps change the direction of the
original goal.
Summative assessment allows us to see the end
result of our students work. We can use this type of assessment by giving test
or rubrics. We can gather information using summative assessment by using
objectives, looking for evidence, and activities.
Formative assessment is a way of seeing the
child’s abilities during the process rather than the end. We can give our
students projects that they are able to have free reins to chose the direction of their project. We can
see if they are on task and reaching the goals or if they are not grasping it. Good
ways to use this type of assessment is by setting mile stones. We can track
their progress by seeing if they mastered the marker.
· Rubrics are beneficial so that all students have
a common understanding of what is required or expected. It is helpful when
teachers use the same rubic so that students don’t have to change to meet
teachers unique expectations.
I can relate this to my project because I am
learning from my mistakes on the blog and concept map. I have the option to see
what I am doing wrong and correct myself. That is a good example of a formative
assessment. Also I will be assessed formatively by my groups finished project.
Kelsey,
ReplyDeleteI like how you mentioned that using rubrics that are the same, or at least similar to, other teachers' rubrics can help the students. I agree that it can be hard to meet teachers' unique expectations sometimes, so communicating among other teachers to see how they use their rubrics could be helpful.
You bring up a great point that you may need to change the direction of the assignment in order to meet the needs of your students. Through assessing you will be able to determine what is going wrong and how to fix the issues.You did a great job breaking down the ways to assess students such as summative assessment and formative assessment.
ReplyDeleteKelsey,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate how you pointed out that sometimes you as a teacher may need to rearrange your lesson or assignment to help meet the needs of your students. This is important because I feel as educators we must ensure that our students are getting the most possible out of each lesson. I like how you discussed how this chapter is helping you fix your errors on the projects we've been doing so far throughout the semester.
I really like how you connected formative assessments to the unit project we are working on in class right now. It is such an important thing to recollect what you have learned so you are in the right direction with the project and gaining everything out of the lesson that you can. Great reflection!
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