Hello All!
I'm finally getting up and running with this blog!! My professional goal for this year is to use anecdotal records weekly to improve student learning and plan future lessons. I will also use my anecdotal records to pull students into strategy groups based on their needs. I am hoping that this professional goal will help me keep on track of student needs and improve their reading, writing, and math. This goal falls under the planning and preparation domain under assesses student learning. I feel that over the last few years I have gotten better at keeping assessment data, but I would like to become better at actually using that data to guide my instruction and really key in on what is working and what is not working for students who are struggling.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
September Update on Assessing Students
Hello All!
I am still striving to use assessment on a weekly basis. So far this year, I am doing the normal. Spelling Test, Graded Grammar, TWIRL Letters (graded every two weeks)MAP and DRA. I am aware of this being more formal assessment but that is what time allows for the beginning of the year. I was definitely feeling overwhelmed, and I haven't written since. Do any of you have hints for how to handle early school testing?
One simple way to get immediate feedback, or assessment is FASTT Math. I can see the focus facts that the kiddos need to work on. I think this information is important because I can use it to involve parents. A certain student was struggling on 9s so I let the parent and math teacher know. How have you guys used FASTT Math to drive instruction?
My focus for October will be on informal assessment. I will be using my conferencing forms for Readers and Writers Workshops. I have also decided to meet with my below level kiddos each day of Reader's Workshop. Either a conference or a running record, something so I can make sure they are keeping on track this year. I would have to say a definate advantage to the second year loop. What are you noticing about advantages of looping with the kids?
I would love to respond to your blog posts. I think it is really helpful when you ask questions so I know what to respond to.
SO:
What types of formal assessment do you do?
What type of informal assessment do you do? How do you give this feedback?
How are you fitting in informal assessments?
How are you using the FASTT Math information?
What are some advantages in relation to assessment in the 2nd year of the loop?
I am still striving to use assessment on a weekly basis. So far this year, I am doing the normal. Spelling Test, Graded Grammar, TWIRL Letters (graded every two weeks)MAP and DRA. I am aware of this being more formal assessment but that is what time allows for the beginning of the year. I was definitely feeling overwhelmed, and I haven't written since. Do any of you have hints for how to handle early school testing?
One simple way to get immediate feedback, or assessment is FASTT Math. I can see the focus facts that the kiddos need to work on. I think this information is important because I can use it to involve parents. A certain student was struggling on 9s so I let the parent and math teacher know. How have you guys used FASTT Math to drive instruction?
My focus for October will be on informal assessment. I will be using my conferencing forms for Readers and Writers Workshops. I have also decided to meet with my below level kiddos each day of Reader's Workshop. Either a conference or a running record, something so I can make sure they are keeping on track this year. I would have to say a definate advantage to the second year loop. What are you noticing about advantages of looping with the kids?
I would love to respond to your blog posts. I think it is really helpful when you ask questions so I know what to respond to.
SO:
What types of formal assessment do you do?
What type of informal assessment do you do? How do you give this feedback?
How are you fitting in informal assessments?
How are you using the FASTT Math information?
What are some advantages in relation to assessment in the 2nd year of the loop?
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