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Announcements 1.Remember to be on time for class next week. The final assignment is due at the start of class. 2.You will be sharing your portfolios – so either bring what you turned in on a flash drive or be ready to access learn.unm 3.Eat, drink, and be merry!

Quick questions or quandaries?

APA Tip of the Day: Errors in Quotes “Direct quotations must be accurate. Except as noted here and in sections 6.07 and 6.08, the quotation must follow the wording, spelling, and interior punctuation of the original source, even if the source is incorrect” (APA, 2010, p. 172).

In Addition: “If any incorrect spelling, punctuation, or grammar in the source might confuse readers, insert the word sic, italicized and bracketed, immediately after the error in the quotation…. Always check the manuscript copy against the source to ensure that there are no discrepancies” (APA, 2010, p. 172).

Fictitious Example: “Direct quotations must be accurately [sic]. Except as noted here and in sections 6.07 and 6.08, the quotation must follow the wording, spelling, and interior punctuation of the original source, even if the source is incorrect” (APA, 2010, p. 172).

Small Group Discussion How does dynamic assessment relate to tonight’s reading (Browder, chapter 4)? What types of information does Browder suggest we need to obtain about our students? What assessment techniques might be most useful in gathering this information? How can the use of this information inform your instruction?

Report out!

Putting it all together – integrating assessment and instruction November 26, 2016

Reviewing Student Data Browder (chapter 4) suggests using a data collection form (p. 107) to summarize and view graphable data. What are some ways that you can compile the results of your classroom-based assessment data so that you can easily views change over time and use it to inform your instructional decision making?

Decision making rules Browder suggestion having a systematic process for reviewing data and making instructional decisions. She calls these guidelines or rules. How could you implement these into your overall assessment system for your class or caseload? What tools might you need to make sure this happens on a consistent basis and is informed by actual student data?

Please take a minute for the minute paper. And don’t forget to turn your phone back on.