Welcome to fame community of practice Module 1 Enjoy a snack!

“Assessment is the bridge between teaching and learning”

Fame facilitator roles Arrange and plan Community of Practice (CoP) meetings. Plan Handle paperwork to ensure teachers earn 3 MSDE credits. Paperwork Facilitate dialogue that enables teachers to gain a deeper understanding of FAME. Facilitate Coach teachers in the implementation of FAME strategies. Coach Foster reflection, professional growth and learning. Foster Encourage risk taking and learning from mistakes. Encourage Fame facilitator roles

FAME participant roles Complete Complete the five modules independently before the scheduled Community of Practice meeting. Participate Attend and actively participate in all five CoP meetings meetings Reflect Reflect on new learning by completing the Application Activities and submitting them the facilitator before the next CoP meeting. Implement Be willing to take risks and open to implementing FAME strategies in the classroom.

Community of practice What is a community of practice? What are your expectations for this course? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

Today’s learning goals Deepen our understanding of formative assessment. Summarize what research says about the impact of formative assessment on student achievement. Analyze our the assessment practices and systems that are currently in place.

Reflection on Module 1 After module 1, share… what is clear to me what is unclear to me what I would like to spend more time talking to colleagues about This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Formative assessment is… Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes.

Five characteristics of formative assessment Learning progressions articulate the pathway typical students take travel to meet a learning goal. Learning goals and success criteria are clearly defined and shared with students. Descriptive feedback is linked to intended instructional outcomes and success criteria. Self and peer assessment are sued frequently to encourage students to understand and internalize the criteria. Collaboration in the classroom creates a culture in which students and teachers are partners in learning.

What does the research say? Review the current research on the impact of Formative Assessment on student achievement.

Placement activity What does the research say about the impact of formative assessment on student achievement? Read your assigned research and summarize key points on your corner of the placemat. Each person share their big ideas. In the center, write one sentence summarizing the impact of formative assessment on student achievement.

reflection Which of the characteristics… are you already implementing to some degree? will require a shift in your classroom practice?

Application activity – Assessment cone   Student Standards Daily Weekly Unit Quarterly Annually Minute-by-minute

Application Activity Work with others who teach the same or similar content to review the Application activity. What questions do you have about the activity? Due date: December 7th

Today’s learning goals Deepen our understanding of formative assessment. Summarize what research says about the impact of formative assessment on student achievement. Analyze our the assessment practices and systems that are currently in place.