Coverage
What does the word "Cover" refer to?
Something on the surface or superficial.
What can un-coverage be compared to?
Investigative reports as it reveals something that would have otherwise remained unkown.
What is the purpose of formative assessment in learning?
To ensure that students are retaining the information that is being taught to them.
What is the purpose of formative assessment in teaching?
To ensure that students are being taught what they need to know in a way they understand.
How do educators justify coverage?
By saying it's required by external standards, obligated by textbooks, or required by standardized testing.
What's a challenge with un-coverage?
To be able to better understand what something conceals, and not what they reveal.
Why is it important for students to refrain information?
It ensures they understand what is being taught in class and that they are being taught the correct information for their grade level.
How might teachers ensure that students understand a concept?
Have students engage in a one minute essay or a visual representation.
What is Coverage?
A teaching approach that superficially teaches and tests content knowledge irrespective of student understanding or engagement.
What is Uncover-age?
A teaching approach that is required for all matters of understanding.
Why don't students ask questions?
They don't want to act like they don't understand a concept.
Why don't teachers stick with one method to check for understanding?
Not all students learn in the same way. Each student will benefit from a different concept.
Why do teachers cover such specific information?
It's in the pacing guide or it prepares students for an upcoming examination.
What does it mean to un-cover something?
To find something that is known.