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Today’s Objectives Define “Say What?” vocabulary words. Create and administer effective tests. Monitor the classroom testing environment.TRANSCRIPT
BellworkIn “Why Didn’t I
Learn This in College?” workbook:◦ p. 167 ◦ Complete “Assessing
Learning” Self-Assessment
◦ If you do not have this workbook, please share with a neighbor!
Mentee Training Course
Monday October 7, 2013 and Monday October 21, 2013Mentor Contact: Becky Jachym
Today’s ObjectivesDefine “Say
What?” vocabulary words.
Create and administer effective tests.
Monitor the classroom testing environment.
Today’s Agenda1. Bellwork: WDILC wkbk p. 1672. Mr. Switzer: Evaluations3. Announcements: Logs, Feedback,
Agendas4. Game: Matamoscas (vocab review)5. Activity: Compare and Contrast Tests6. Notes: PPT - Best Practices in Testing7. Closure: Ticket outTarea: Testing article
MR. SWITZER“The Evaluation Process”
AnnouncementsPink Mentor/Mentee LogsGetting FeedbackHomeroom: blue cardsCounselors/EC (504s/IEPs)Dress CodeAK Scroll
PowerSchool
CEU 504 plan ILT
NCEES DEAR Homeroom Common Planning
EOC Intranet MSL Promethean
A/B dayclass
LCD PEP Differentiation
SLT MyPD Employee Self-
Service
PLC
EOY IEP FAC Recovery
Knight Time PDP Common Core
4x4class
¡Matamoscas!
BEST PRACTICES IN TESTING
Intro discussion:How many tests per quarter?When is the best time to give a test?
Compare and ContrastGet into groups!
◦ Group 1: Bueno◦ Group 2: Muy Bien◦ Group 3: Bravo◦ Group 4: Brillante◦ Group 5: Smiley Stars◦ Group 6: #1 Stars◦ Group 7: Buen Trabajo
Use a venn diagram to compare and contrast the test samples in your group.
Subject 1
Subject 3
Subject 4
Subject 2
Making a Test Aesthetically pleasing:
Font & spacing, keep it simple!
Test Title: name of class and name of test
Every section has specific instructions
Timeline: 60 minutes Final steps – take it
yourself! Numbering System
Storing TestsTest SecurityAccommodationsThe Page
ProtectorLock ‘em up!Never leave
tests sitting out in your classroom!
Getting StartedNo substitutes!Desk arrangementBellwork/Warm-up:
study, turn in study guides, move backpacks
Passing out tests procedure
Reviewing test instructions
During the Test…Continued
MonitoringStudent questionsGive time updatesStretch breaksTest collection
procedure
CheatingWhat to watch forHonor Code SheetsA/B-day classesDiscipline
procedures
After the TestNo backpacksPost-test
independent workCheck numbers
and put tests away!
Alphabetize answer keys
Reviewing the test
Kids will be kids…
Tarea:Read the article “Assessing with
Balance”.Make “corrections” to the test you
brought to class with you today. Place a copy of the original test AND
the updated test (stapled together) in my mailbox.
Due: Next Mentee Meeting◦November 4
Ticket OutOn your multi-colored index card please write the following:◦one thing you learned today◦one question you still have about testing or giving assessments.