Managing Assessment
Vineyard Elementary
Assessments take place all the time. The particular kind of assessment we've been talking about in our last class module is the assessment that takes place in a classroom setting. We've talked about how assessment can be beneficial for teachers, and the way they inform and adapt instruction. There was one particular article we read for our Introduction to Education class that talked about No Child Left Behind. This article helps the reader understand just some of the pros and cons of the most recent Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Teachers and students are being pushed to reach a standard that not all of them can reach. Aside from this article, the Treasure Hunt assignment and Strategic Note Taking guide have all helped understand what kind of assessment takes place in the world of teaching.
While at Vineyard Elementary school, I've recently helped the teacher I work with prepare her students for two different kinds of tests. The first test I helped her with and discussed with the class was SAGE testing. Students are given a subject and asked to write 3-5 paragraphs on the given topic with other instructions. The teacher had an outline of an example and we worked with the kids so they understood what was being asked of them before taking the actual test. The other test we were prepping the kids for was one of spelling and writing. This additional test was to help determine what kids needed extra time spent on new laptops that the school had just received because of a grant. Oh the kids were so excited. The teacher explained to them how everyone struggles in certain areas and that getting extra help was good for their classmates. She made sure not to single anyone out from this particular assessment. I can't explain how great the two teachers I've worked with at Vineyard Elementary School are. They are amazing!
Assessments take place all the time. The particular kind of assessment we've been talking about in our last class module is the assessment that takes place in a classroom setting. We've talked about how assessment can be beneficial for teachers, and the way they inform and adapt instruction. There was one particular article we read for our Introduction to Education class that talked about No Child Left Behind. This article helps the reader understand just some of the pros and cons of the most recent Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Teachers and students are being pushed to reach a standard that not all of them can reach. Aside from this article, the Treasure Hunt assignment and Strategic Note Taking guide have all helped understand what kind of assessment takes place in the world of teaching.
While at Vineyard Elementary school, I've recently helped the teacher I work with prepare her students for two different kinds of tests. The first test I helped her with and discussed with the class was SAGE testing. Students are given a subject and asked to write 3-5 paragraphs on the given topic with other instructions. The teacher had an outline of an example and we worked with the kids so they understood what was being asked of them before taking the actual test. The other test we were prepping the kids for was one of spelling and writing. This additional test was to help determine what kids needed extra time spent on new laptops that the school had just received because of a grant. Oh the kids were so excited. The teacher explained to them how everyone struggles in certain areas and that getting extra help was good for their classmates. She made sure not to single anyone out from this particular assessment. I can't explain how great the two teachers I've worked with at Vineyard Elementary School are. They are amazing!
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