Lesson 2: Examples of Using the QFT in Different Content Areas/Grade Levels/Forms of Assessment.

Overview

In this lesson you will learn how to...

• Analyze examples of using QFT in multiple content areas, grade levels, and forms of assessment.

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Important Terms To Keep in Mind...

Formative Assessment: informal method of assessing students to help teachers decide how to inform or modify instruction

Summative Assessment: standardized method of assessing to see how much students have learned at the end of a topic and/or unit

1. Pick one of the case studies below to that is closely related to your content area/grade level.
2. Click the link to watch the video- you will be redirected to EdPuzzle.
3. Make sure to read the video notes and answer all the questions in EdPuzzle.
4. Please do more than one case study! In fact, it is encouraged to explore a different grade level, content area, and form of assessment to expand your knowledge of the QFT! You will notice that there is more than one way that this flexible process can be done =)

Case Study 1: Upper Elementary/Math Class Formative Assessment
This video shows how the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) may be used to formatively assess students’ understanding of a concept or their prior knowledge of a topic. This video demonstrates how a teacher assesses her students at the beginning of a unit (as seen in this video). The QFT can also be used in the beginning or end of the unit as well.

Case Study 2: Middle School/Social Studies Class/Summative Assessment
This video demonstrates an eighth-grade class using the QFT as a form of summative assessment. The teacher gives them the following Question Focus as they come to the end of a unit:

Questions that should be asked about American imperialism at the turn of the 20th century.

Their task was to generate questions which reflect a deep understanding of what they had learned throughout the unit. Some of their questions were actually used on their final exam.

Case Study 3: High School/Science Class/Summative Assessment
In this video, students in a ninth-grade physics class go through the Question Formulation Technique process toward the end of a unit on energy. The Question Focus (QFocus) was, “Powerlines from a power plant carry electricity at voltages of 345,000 volts or more! Transformers, like the one shown, reduce that voltage to 120V for home use.”

BONUS FEATURE: Using the QFT for Stronger Parent and School Communication
Discussion Questions:

1. What are some of the challenges parents face when communicating with teachers and/or administrators?
2. How does the QFT benefit parents?

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Note

Since this is a collaborative class, everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or questions through our discussion board on Google Classroom!

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Reflect

1. What are some positive takeaways based on the case study(s) you've reviewed?
2. What are some ways you can incorporate the QFT into your own classroom setting?

Do

1. Make sure you completed at least TWO Edpuzzle assignments in the case studies above.

Look Forward

Next lesson, you will analyze ways to design an effective Qfocus.

Move on to: Unit 2: Witnessing the QFT in Action

Go back to: Stimulating Student Curiosity with the QFT (Question Formulation Technique)