Formatting Red Flags
Ask for three examples instead of using this word.
What is 'some'?
OR
What is 'a few'?
Make these clear, concise, and in the same language being used during teaching.
What are instructions?
If you are short on time and assessing factual knowledge, use this instead.
What is paper/pencil assessment?
OR
What is traditional assessment?
A legally binding agreement that spells out what kinds of services, supports, and specialized instruction a student with special needs is entitled to receiving.
What is an IEP?
ELL
What is English Language Learner?
Make it look familiar! When creating an assessment, match the _____ to the dominant one used in printed materials in the classroom.
What is font?
Spelling shouldn't be counted against a student, unless this is included.
What is a word bank?
Don't forget to show this to the students before they create so they know how they will be evaluated! Make it clear and utilize the same language used during instruction.
What is a rubric?
OR
What is evaluative criteria?
Braille, closed captioning, and word prediction are all examples of this.
What are accommodations?
RTI
What is Response to Intervention?
When writing test questions, create a variety of questions to ensure that students use all levels of ________ to promote higher order thinking.
What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
One simple way to include a variety of cultures is by using diverse _____ on test questions.
What are names?
Don't be afraid to evaluate these, including creativity, neatness, and effort.
What are soft skills?
A non-binding plan that outlines accommodations for students with disabilities, which allows them to access the same education as their classmates.
What is a 504 plan?
FAPE
What is free and appropriate public education?
Don't create exactly the same number of selections of this type of question. Include additional thoughtful distractors so students can demonstrate mastery.
What is a matching question?
Don't mix events, dates, and names. Avoid word salads for this type of selected response!
What is what is a matching item?
Best practice for K-12 is when each student has the ability to perform well on the PBA according to the external standards.
What is criterion-referencing?
Examples including giving all students access to a highlighter, notepad, and calculator during a test.
What are universal accessibility tools?
OR
What is universal design?
PBIS
What is Positive Behavior Intervention and Support?
Beware of this situation by making sure that all of the selections for a given test question are printed on the same page.
What is orphaned text?
This type of question can become confusing if too many blanks are inserted. Stick to one per item.
What is cloze?
This can be a great tool to use to document the stages of work during the creation of a PBA.
What is a project-based portfolio?
When a student answers different test questions or creates an alternate assignment, it is an example of this.
What is a modification?
DIBELS
What is Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills?