Foundations of Assessments

The objectives for this course are the FEAPs.

• 1b. Sequence lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge
• 1c. Design instruction for students to achieve mastery
• 1d. Select appropriate formative assessments to monitor learning
• 1e. Uses diagnostic student data to plan lessons
• 2b. Sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge
• 2g. Integrate current information and communication technologies
• 3c. Identify gaps in students’ subject knowledge
• 3d. Modify instruction to respond to preconceptions or misconceptions
• 3h. Differentiate instruction based on an assessment of student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students
• 3i. Provides immediate and specific feedback to students to promote student achievement
• 3j. Utilizes student feedback to monitor instructional needs and adjust instruction
• 4a. Analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments and measures to diagnose students’ learning needs, informs instruction based on those needs and drives the learning process
• 4b. Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning objectives and lead to mastery
• 4c. Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement, and learning gains
• 4f. Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information
• 5c. Uses a variety of data independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning, and continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons
• 5d. Collaborates with the home, school, and larger communities to foster communication and support student learning and continuous improvement