Teaching Reading Praxis (5204) Latest Update Graded A+

Teaching Reading Praxis (5204) Latest Update Graded A+ Formative Assessments *current and ongoing assessment *examples include: screening, progress monitoring and diagnostic measures *it is used frequently during the year to help determine which students are experiencing difficulties *provides the information needed to adjust teaching and learning while they are happening *assessment for learning Summative Assessments *used to measure students' overall learning of the curriculum and content standards *typically provide information to assist in the evaluation of group instruction and overall program effectiveness *Are given periodically to determine at a particular point in time what students know and do not know *An accountability measure that is generally used as part of the grading process at the district and classroom level *Helps evaluate the effectiveness of programs, school improvement goals, alignment of curriculum, or student placement in specific programs *Assessment of learning Four Purposes of the comprehensive assessment system *Screening *Progress monitoring *Diagnostic *Outcome Screening *determines the level of mastery of state-adopted grade-level literacy standards Progress Monitoring *determines if students are making adequate progress or need more intervention to master grade-level literacy standards Diagnostic *provides in-depth information about a student's strengths and instructional needs Outcome *provides a bottom-line evaluation of how proficient students are with literacy expectations Informal Assessment *the collection of data during classroom activities using observation, conferencing, student projects, and work samples Descriptive Feedback *the most significant instructional strategy to move students forward in their learning *provides students with an understanding of what they are doing well, links to classroom learning, and gives specific input on how to reach the next step in the learning progression Explicit Instruction * it is teacher directed, clearly stated, distinctly illustrated (not merely implied or ambiguous), and capable of clarifying key points *students are told exactly what they are expected to learn *teachers will model what is expected using clear examples that make sense to the students *provide guidance as students practice *promote independent application Intensive Instruction *is extremely focused, concentrated, energetic, and emotional *teachers are persistent and relentless in adjusting instruction to assure students success *teachers insist that students do the work *teachers celebrate success *teachers increase the challenge as students demonstrate understanding *teachers communicate in a variety of ways "Y