Assessment Vocab
Testing method other than paper and pencil
alternative assessment
a test that requires students to answer questions in writing
What is an essay test
a random group of students chosen to test to provide a range of scores to provide percentiles for use in establishing scoring standards
Norm group
theorist believes teacher s should teach how to think critically over academically
The teacher moves closer to the students in a classroom.
What is proximity control?
Testing results with high rewards or consequences
What is high stakes testing
a test that is given at the end of a unit. Carries a lot of weight.
what is a summative assessment
an organization of stakeholders that develop annual school improvement plans.
School Advisory Council
Rules, consequences, rewards
What is classroom management
Thoughtful timing of class activities
What is pacing
A group of teachers that teach the same subject that meet, plan, organize activities for students
Professional Learning Community
students record personal reactions to varies aspect of their learning experience
What is a journal
data that can be used to guide instruction
What is assessment
Teaching with individual needs in mind
Differentiated Instruction
moving from one activity to another without chaos
Smooth transitions
assessment that occurs during the process to check understanding
What is formative assessment
a teacher records observations of student performance over time- patterns of growth
What is anecdotal records
a knowledge of one's own method of thinking
meta cognition
a panel of professionals to monitor/judge complaints
What is Education Practices Commission
Explanation of the lesson goals
What is a learning target
Questions that require more than a yes or no answer
What is a high order question
a type of rubric scoring that separates the whole into categories that are examined one at a time
What is analytic scoring
An assessment where the assessor judges if the student can demonstrate the taught behavior. To evaluate the performance of skills.
Authentic Assessment.
a teacher who reports suspected abuse
What is a mandated reporter
a teacher created document to guide instruction
What is a lesson plan