Assessment for Learning5th Grade

Jean HeltzelCory GregoryDavid Walker

Amanda PrettymanMichelle Palleria

Goal

Introduction of 5th grade Math Sol 5.2 through which the student will recognize and name commonly used fractions in their equivalent form. Student progress guides instruction beginning with pre-assessment. This is followed by guided practice, one teach one observe, and skill analysis to drive differentiation through individual assessment.

Vocabularyequivalentfractionsdenominatornumeratormultiplycommondivideequalfactorsdivisibilitypart of setwhole

Pre-assessment

1. Students are quickly assessed on their knowledge of equivalent fractions at: www.thatquiz.com

2. Item analysis of 5th Grade Pretest for the 4th grade Sol 4.2b, representation of equivalent fractions.

3. Access prior knowledge through informal questioning techniques

4. Investigation of vocabulary. Teacher asks, “What is the root word for equivalent?”

Developmentals The Developmental process is utilized to teach

math skills through a systematic step by step process.

Through the use of the developmental on equivalent fractions, students investigate equivalency by comparing an abstract fraction with a pictorial representation.

By the end of the developmental, students are creating their own equivalent fractions through multiplication and division.

Students can make predictions and assess themselves with examples.

Developmental

Developmental

Student completing the developmental and an example of the table of contents

Guided Practice

Through guided practice, the student’s developmental is utilized to guide them through the abstract process of the particular skill.

Practice and reinforcement is evidenced by worksheets, Smartboard activities, manipulatives, games, Larsons, etc.

Guided practice

Students show self-assessment by comparing their work to their developmental

through which they determine if the skill has been completed

correctly.

Guided practice

As the teacher monitors student performance, differentiation can then be determined for those students who need reinforcement with manipulatives,

more practice, or are ready for a challenge.

One teach, one observe

One teacher teaches, while the other observes and assesses student

performance.

One teach, one observe

The teacher sets up an observation sheet to check for specific skills. In this unit, the teacher was looking for mastery of multiplication and division facts, understanding of basic number sense, and fact families.

One teach, one observe

As students complete the task, the teacher checks what skills the student has mastered and analyzes the types of mistakes. Students are asked to verbalize their method of solving the problem.

One teach, one observe

Based on these observations and student self-assessment, teachers can then give feedback and target small groups for needed intervention and remediation.

Formative assessment

The purpose of formative

assessment is to evaluate the

student’s performance for

mastery of equivalent fractions.

Formative Assessment

Upon completion of a quiz review, teachers

give immediate feedback for students to make corrections. Teachers can gain an

understanding of whether or not the skill

has been mastered.

Formative Assessment Differentiation is

determined according to student progress.

Through self-assessment, students are aware of their knowledge of equivalent fractions. Students who have mastered the skill are offered enrichment through activities such as Larson’s, challenge activities, games, problem solving activities, etc.

Formative assessment

If finding equivalent fractions has not been mastered, individualized

assistance with teacher support, developmental review, and/or

manipulatives are offered.

ResourcesLarson’s Intermediate math

computer programHarcourt math manipulative kitMary Campion’s Developmental

MaterialsFast Math computer programHarcourt Challenge and Reteach

workbooksMath at Hand: Problem Solving by

Great Sourcemultiplication and division

flashcards Smartboard activities: equivalent

fractions found at G:\common\ITRTresourcesforteachers\smartboard\smartboardactivities\Math

www.thatquiz.comwww.multiplication.comwww.mathplayground.comEquivalent Fraction Dominoes:

WIEBE, Carlson and AssociatesThe Fraction Kit, Marilyn BurnsInvestigating: Fractions, decimals,

and percents, Grades 4-6, by Heinemann

Equivalent Fractions Flashcards: Frog Publications

Fractions Bingo