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Using formative tools for better project results

Using formative tools for better project results | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From smartblogs.com - July 20, 2014 9:35 PM

"In a high-school art room, I watched a student working at an easel. When I asked about her progress, she explained that she was attempting to paint sunflowers in the style of Monet, her favorite artist. She told me she liked how the flowers were looking but said the vase was giving her trouble. She planned to keep reworking it, applying layers of acrylic until she got the play of light just the way she wanted. Then she laughed and said, “You should see what’s underneath! I bet there are three or four versions beneath this one.”"

Beth Dichter's insight:

Working with students and helping them understand their learning process is important. If you are planning on utilizing project based learning then many of the formative assessments you may choose will provide students with an understanding of their learning process.

How can you include more formative assessments? The post looks at three areas.

* Vary assessment strategies.

* Look beyond content mastery.

* Facilitate self-assessment.

Do you have great formative assessments that you use? Consider sharing one in the comment area.

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Kathy Lynch's curator insight, July 21, 2014 11:15 AM

Thx Beth Dichter!
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5 Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know

5 Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.teachthought.com - February 12, 2014 8:41 PM

"Most teachers and current textbooks offer varied approaches to the material to be learned so the teaching can be brain-compatible with the varied student learning styles. It is only logical that respect for these individual learning styles be incorporated into assessment forms."

Beth Dichter's insight:

What types of assessments are best to use, that allow students to demonstrate what they know? Five suggestions are provided (and more depth may be found in the post).

* Option 1: Open-Book & Take-Home Tests - but this is not the type of open book test you might think of at first. You want your students to "synthesize disparate facts and perspectives to construct new knowledge."

* Option 2: Student-Made Tests -  have students submit questions and rewrite/rephrase to have students show higher order thinking skills. This suggestion also includes a section on How My Students Create And Study For Their Own Exams.

* Option 3: The Complexity & Diversity Of Project-Based Learning -Think about projects that will let students show mastery of new knowledge.

* Option 4: Written Response–Or Rather, The Pre-Writing -This may seem like an odd choice but read the description in the post to understand the reasoning.

* Option 5: Ask A Question - Not just any question but one that will require students to think beyond the book. This section moves you from a question that is topic based to one that will show understanding.

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Christopher Resetar's curator insight, February 13, 2014 12:00 PM

Like other comments on this scoop, I really like this article, especially items #1 and #2.  I really like those options because they are unconventional options that I still think would provide an appropriate level of challenge for the students as well as provide an alternative form of just a simple pencil and paper exam.  I think option #1 is more feasible for elementary school because it would allow students to work on skills that are more age appropriate like consolidation of information and looking for quality source material.
Ruby Day's curator insight, February 14, 2014 3:45 PM

Sounds like some great ideas to stimulate critical thinking
Audrey's curator insight, March 5, 2014 6:51 PM

All 5 assessment methods involves  students leading the learning. Asking the students questions based on their reading of the topic helps their analytical  skills and allows them to be in charge of their learning. 
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