This week has been an enlightening one for me. I have enjoyed chapter 6 of the text and gained much insight from the articles and other resources. I realized that many of the formative assessments discussed I already use, I just need to refine them and use the feedback or data they provide more effectively.
I have been stuck in the mode of relying too much on forced-choice assessments to provide the data that drives the next stage of instruction. Although the forced-choice assessment software purchased by my division has maps, graphs, and visuals to accompany most questions I know that I can get more accurate feedback by redesigning some things that I already do to make assessments more diverse. A variety of assessments gives the students more opportunities to demonstrate growth and understanding in a subject.
This week I will use concept mapping software with my students so they can build on their prior knowledge and collaborate in a more authentic type of assessment. By enhancing the variety of my assessment strategies through project-based activities I will be better equipped to plan the next lesson and prepare them for the summative assessment this May. I also plan on putting more emphasis on assessment part of the performance-based assessments I already use. Activities like skits and interviews have always been a great way to engage students for me, but I can now see their value as assessment tools as well.
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