Assessment
by Taundra Powell
A Parent's Point of View
I remember asking other kids how the next standard related to the others, and it was always "hold on, hold on" then crickets [no response]. My child has an advantage compared to others, and that is because I understand the relationship of the different standards because I did my student-teaching in Middle School and I know how to help her; unfortunately at the moment I cannot help others. But soon I will get the opportunity, as my change in career starts.
Defending Our Assessment Practices
The value I give when I can help with studying before assessments is when my child chooses to study more than enough just to get ahead without depending on my help.
Since I have started studying for a Masters I have a better understanding of what students can miss out on, with just completing standards without making sure there is understanding and attaining of knowledge before an assessment. My goal will be to not participate in assessments of no value.
When it comes to an assessment I have no idea how to deliver, because I am the type of parent that will ask, or email a teacher to request parent-teacher conference so that I can understand what is needed and be prepared in the future I would expect the same as a teacher
Conversation Between the Leadership Team
Conclusion
As Lopez stated, "Assessment is not about you as a teacher, it is about your students," and the use of some of his components will lead to a good Assessment Plan.
Components of the Assessment Plan
- Declaration - if you can't explain it you should start over
- Assessment Grid - assessment should expand over time, between grade levels
- Assessment Table of Contents - being able to define each standard
- Commitment to Involving Students - create a sponsorship with students, student should engage in discussion of assessments
- Standardizing Our Efforts - collegues should talk about their plans, no need to keep secrets; if one succeed, we all should succeed
- Assessment Calendar - So that all will know when and what is going on
Reference
Taundra Powell
EDU 650 - Teaching Learning and Leading in 21st Century
Instructor: Jackie KygerEmail: Taundra.Powell@student.ashford.edu
Location: Macon, GA, United States
Phone: 478-447-8780