Meeting the Needs of the Highly Able

“Assessment is today’s means of modifying tomorrow’s instruction.”Carole Tomlinson

Applied Academics

What is……

• A 3-step process that:– Assesses what a student knows about

material to be studied and what the student still needs to master (Pre-assessment)

– Plans for learning what is not known and excuses students from what is known (That’s you)

– Plans for “freed-up” time to be spent in enriched or accelerated study???? (This is Us)

• And the answer is….

What goals will you achieve through compacting the curriculum?

• Create a challenging learning environment

• Provide motivating material for students who have already mastered material

• Adapt curriculum to the learning needs, rates, and interests of students

What steps do I take as a teacher?• Pre-assess what a student knows

about content/skills to be studied• Modify learning activities so that the

student only receives direct instruction about what he/she does not already know

• Provide alternate learning activities that offer acceleration or meaningful & challenging enrichment

Adapted from Tomlinson & Renzulli

What kinds of pre-assessment can you provide?

• Informational surveys, questionnaires, inventories (CPS clickers)

• Warm up games• Entrance/Exit tickets• Concept Maps• Observation checklist• Student self assessment• Informal surveys such as EPR• Student demonstrations and discussion• Student product and work samples• Portfolio analysis

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Student Self-AssessmentStudent Name ________________________Date___________

YES SOMETIMES NO CRITERIA

When singing, I use good breath support in order to produce good tone quality.

My diction is precise. I pay attention to beginning and ending sounds in words.

I treat the classroom instruments with respect and always try to produce a beautiful tone.

I feel comfortable identifying whether a piece is in double or triple meter.

I can perform an ostinato independently. I do not need to rely on someone else in order to maintain my part.

When dances are performed, I remember the sequence of steps and move appropriately.

I can readily identify each member of the string section of the orchestra by sight and sound.

I always perform and/or listen with enthusiasm when I am in music class.

Student comments: ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Think about a unit of study

•How you will pre-assess?

•What adjustments can you make for students?

•What choices can you provide?

Simplified steps to follow when compacting the curriculum:

•Define goals and outcomes through pre-assessment activities

•Identify candidates for compacting

•Provide accelerated adjustments and student choice