Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Student-Centered Assessment
This module has helped me to think about student-centered assessment because typically it is not in the front of my mind. Typically my assessments, both summative and formative, are an opportunity for me to assess where my student's knowledge has evolved to. It is so easy to get into the routine of homework, homework, homework, mid-chapter quiz, homework, homework, homework, review, test. In math, just because you were tested on the material does not mean that the information will not come up in another chapter. Refocusing my attention on student-centered assessment has allowed me to create better assessments. The structure in mathematics is very important to most students, mainly because mathematics uses that side of the brain. I believe that through different types of questions and other types of assessment. I have been inspired to utilize journals to help students think about what they have learned and to help them process the information. I think this module has helped me to think of various assessments that I can implement throughout my units. Utilizing various assessments will help me to encourage growth of student knowledge better.
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So true. We math teachers often fall into that traditional - homework - quiz - test routine. I think you will find it helpful and interesting (unfortunately initially more time consuming) to switch to alternative assessments in math. Good luck.
Although I don't teach math, from what I observe, I agree it is a common routine. I also agree that utilizing a variety of assessments would encourage student growth. It's always interesting to watch how quickly students adjust to a routine, and anything out of that routine, including types of assessments, can impact outcomes.
Nancy
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