Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education June 14, 2012 Dr. Elisha Wohleb Auburn University

  Effective assessment begins with clear goals and objectives  Course of Study  School  Reading; Math; Writing  Program/Department  Advisory Committees  Student Organizations Assessment

  A student who is being formally assessed knows that he/she is being evaluated  The student might perform a task, complete a project, or demonstrate a skill  A student who is being informally assessed may not be aware that an assessment is taking place  Techniques such as evaluating the students’ interactions, observing their computer screens, or orally questioning them. Methods of Assessment

  Formative Assessments  Used to shape and guide the learning process  Gives feedback along the way to improve learning/skill  Ex: checks for understanding, self-assessments, demonstrations  Summative Assessments  Used as benchmarks to recap or summarize the learning has taken place  Frequently used as grades at the end of a project or class  Ex: midterms, finals, term papers, portfolios Methods of Assessment

  What is Authentic Assessment?  Authentic Assessment may be defined as the evaluating of student learning through the use of student portfolios, performance, or observations in place or in conjunction with more traditional measures of performance such as tests and other assignments. An assessment is deemed authentic when it is based upon student activities that replicate real-world performances as closely as possible. Authentic Assessment

  Types of Authentic Assessment  Word Puzzles  Writing Projects  Collaborative/Group Projects  Individual Projects  Presentations  Modules/Simulations Authentic Assessment

  Types of Authentic Assessment  Portfolios  Role Plays  Learning Logs/Journals  Reflections  Games  Online Activities (Web 2.0) Authentic Assessment

  Types of Authentic Assessments  Speakers/Interviews  Discussions  Field Trips/Tours  Shadowing  Career Development  Know-Want-Learn Authentic Assessment

  Quizzes  Pen/Pencil & Paper Tests  Forced-Choice (Scantron)  Multiple Choice  Matching  True/False  Short Answer (Fill in the Blank)  Essay  Performance Tests Traditional Assessments

  Word Puzzles  earchSetupForm.asp earchSetupForm.asp    Types of Assessments

  Writing Projects  s/fictindex.htm s/fictindex.htm  Reports  Book reports  Papers  Research  Reinforce Higher-order Thinking Skills  Letters  Resumes  Three-Minute Write Types of Assessments

  Collaborative/Group Projects & Assignments  Teamwork  Think-Pair-Share  Review  Games  Social Networking Types of Assessments

  Individual Projects  Examples  Presentations  Importance  Required skills  Can be included with other assessments/assignments Types of Assessments

  Modules/Simulations  Software  Online  Examples  SAM (Microsoft)  Certiprep Types of Assessments

  Portfolios  Notebooks/Binders  Electronic  Project/Assignment or Entire Course  Ex: Career Portfolios  Examples Types of Assessments

  Role Play  Skits  Court case for law class  Interview  Mock job interviews  Examples Types of Assessments

  Learning Logs/Journals  In-depth or Simple  Free-write or Structured  Can use blogs to enhance technology skills  Examples  Reflections  Focuses on the Process  Student Perceptions  May include hints for changes to enhance learning! Types of Assessments

  Online Activities  Companion Website  Internet Scavenger Hunt  Games  QUIA  Web-based Activities  Webquests  Examples Types of Assessments

  Online Activities  Web 2.0 Applications  Interactive online technology applications  Blogs  Wikis  Podcasts  Cloud computing  Social networking  Other Examples?? Types of Assessments

  Speakers/Interviews  Examples  Discussions  Small Group  Large Group  Muddies point  Used in the middle or end of lesson to assess what is least clear or most confusing of lesson Types of Assessments

  Field Trips/Tours  Virtual  Examples Types of Assessments

  Shadowing  Examples  Career Development  Research  Know-Want-Learn (KWL)  Beginning and ending of lesson Types of Assessments

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 Evaluation Career & Technical Education

  This allows teachers a way to communicate how a value (grade) was assigned  Feedback, Feedback, Feedback  Immediate  Thorough  Communicate, Communicate, Communicate  Students  Parents  Document  Keep Thorough Notes  Lesson Plans Evaluation

  Types of Evaluation  Self  Peer  Rubrics  Checklists Evaluation

 What is a Rubric?  A rubric is a scoring guide administered to define criteria when judging students’ performances.  Rubrics can be used for evaluating/grading numerous activities.  Rubrics make grading more objective and consistent.  Rubrics let students know how the assessment will be evaluated.

 Rubric Development  Determine your learning outcomes.  Keep it short and simple.  Focus each item on a separate skill.  How do students develop/express learning?

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  Typically a numbered or bulleted list  What teacher expects students to address, display, or submit in final form  This can also be used as an organizer for students  Can be simple or complex Checklists Table 1. Sample Checklist for a Short Report Short Report FormatContent Unbound styleIntroduction 1” marginsTechnologies identified Double-spacedRecommendations

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