1. Objectives and Assessment for Learning

2. Discussion of Objectives Overt Objectives: are directly observable and measurable Covert Objectives: are not directly observable or measurable

3. Example 1 SWBAT grasp meaning from independent reading of novel. SWBAT recognize literary elements including setting, characters, plot and mood.

4. Example 2 TSW review multiplication facts. TSW solve basic multiplication number facts using a variety of strategies.

5. Example 3 SWBAT understand the differences between Athens and Sparta. SWBAT compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta.

6. Creating Build Design Invent Compose Formulate Predict Evaluating Analyzing Applying Understanding Remembering BLOOM’S REVISED TAXONOMY Creating Build Design Invent Compose Formulate Predict Evaluating Assess Conclude Deduct Disprove Interpret Analyzing Categorize Examine Survey Discover Infer Test for Applying Construct Identify Interview Model Organize Solve Understanding Classify Explain Interpret Translate Outline Extend Remembering Define List Relate Label Recall Select

7. Formative Assessment This type of assessment provides ongoing direction for improvement and/or adjustment in learning and instruction. Non-graded Low-stakes Provides feedback to improve learning

8. Examples of Formative Assessment Ungraded Quizzes Group Quiz Oral Questioning Exit Tickets Hinge Point Questions Graphic Organizers Observations Response Groups Hand Signals Dry Erase Boards ABCD Cards Conferencing Anecdotal Records

9. Hinge Questions A hinge question is based on the important concept in a lesson that is critical for students to understand before you move on in the lesson. The question should fall about midway during the lesson Every student must respond to the question within two minutes You must be able to collect and interpret the responses from all students in 30 seconds

10. Keeping Learning on Track A pilot guides a plane towards its destination by taking constant readings and making careful adjustments in response to wind, currents, weather, etc. A teacher does the same: Plans a carefully chosen route ahead of time Takes readings along the way Changes course as conditions dictate

11. Formative Assessment Assessment is formative only if the information fed back to the learner is used by the learner in making improvements. To be formative, assessment must include a recipe for future action.

12. Evaluation Summative assessment is used to make final judgments about student achievement and instructional effectiveness. Graded High-stakes Sums up performance

13. Summative Assessment Examples of Summative Assessment: Chapter/Unit Tests Projects Performance Assessments Final Projects/Copies

14. In Conclusion Overt vs. Covert Formative & Summative Assessment