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#7 Assessment For Learning

Assessment for learning is a continuous process of gathering information about student learning to inform instruction and empower learners. It uses assessment data to identify students' strengths, weaknesses, and misconceptions, and adjusts teaching strategies to meet their needs.

Here are some key strategies for implementing assessment for learning:
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Clarifying Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: This involves teachers making learning intentions and success criteria clear to students and helping them understand what they mean. Teachers may use student work samples to help students understand what quality work looks like.
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Eliciting Evidence of Student Learning: This involves using various techniques to gather information about students' understanding and progress throughout the learning process, allowing teachers to adjust their instruction accordingly. Some methods include:
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Random Calling
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Question Shells
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Hand signals
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Exit Passes
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Popsicle sticks with student names
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Sentence starters such as "I think... because...", "If... then...", and "I agree/disagree with... because..."
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Providing Feedback that Moves Learning Forward: This involves providing students with feedback that is specific, constructive, and actionable. It should include specific comments on errors, suggestions for improvement, and at least one positive remark.
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Activating Students as Resources for One Another: This involves creating a classroom environment where students can learn from each other. Some strategies include:
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Peer assessment
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Peer tutoring
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Peer feedback
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Activating Students as Owners of Their Own Learning: This involves creating a classroom environment where students are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning, set goals, make choices, and reflect on their progress. Some strategies include:
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Self-assessment using tools like traffic lights or colored discs/cups
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Goal-setting activities
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Student-led conferences
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Learning portfolios

By implementing these strategies, teachers can use assessment as a tool to improve instruction and student learning.

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