Jessica Zmiyarch's Mini-Course: Formative Assessment in the Math Classroom
Go to: Jessica Zmiyarch | Jessica's Portfolio Page | ETAP 623 FALL 2015 - Byrne & Zhang section 8550
Introduction
Welcome to Formative Assessment in the Math Classroom mini-course!
This mini-course is designed to help participants learn about formative assessment and it is effectively used!
Units
Unit 1: What is Formative Assessment?
Objectives
- Participants will
- Learn about the differences between formative assessment and summative assessment.
- Learn about the advantages of formative assessment (why is it used?).
- Identify uses of formative assessment for their math classroom.
- Define formative assessment in their own words.
Unit 2: Examples and Uses of Formative Assessment
Objectives
- Participants will
- Review the examples of formative assessment from unit 1 and choose 4-5 to focus on in unit 2.
- Decide when and how often to use the specific types of formative assessment in their classroom.
- Choose one type of formative assessment to review, research and bring into unit 3.
Unit 3: Create, Evaluate, and Analyze Lesson Plans with Formative Assessment
Objectives
- Participants will
- Create and teach a lesson/activity that includes their specific type of formative assessment.
- Evaluate and analyze their lesson/activity based on the outcome of the formative assessment.
- Determine their next course of action in the classroom.
References and Resources
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/formative-assessment-high-school-math-sbac
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2015/02/27/let-students-grapple-ccssmdc/
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/class-warm-up-routine