Discuss ways to match assessment to curriculum to enhance instruction
So many teachers rely on pacing guided to get through the curriculum. With that being said it is important to look at assessments as a way to enhance instruction and to gain insight into what each student's individual thoughts and needs are.
Many assessments measure a student's ability based on a single skill or basic comprehension. When a teacher incorporates teacher made assessments in the classroom she is able to asses her students on what has been taught. She is able to measure their deeper comprehension as well as their understanding of the topics. This truly matches the curriculum so that teachers are teaching for knowledge and not teaching for the test.
When using formative assessments, teachers can align these assessments with global standards so that we can see where students are matching up with curriculum. As a teacher I worry about this. With these assessments there is so much data feedback. I worry that I am not using the data correctly or that I won't meet all of the benchmarks. I wonder what we can do to change this?
I think using multimodal tests is a successful way for teachers to reach all learners. Using technology and other modes for assessing will help the teacher see in which areas her students succeed and where weaknesses may lie.
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