Discussion Topic
As an elementary education teacher, assessments and tests will
Discussion Topic
As an elementary education teacher, assessments and tests will be a part of your classroom and teaching practice on a continuous basis. Not only will you need to know how to interpret the assessment and test results, but you must also know how to make instructional decisions from the data and how to appropriately prepare your students for tests. Watch “Assessing & Evaluating Student Learning” below and respond to the following questions:
How would you explain how you see yourself using assessment data to evaluate your teaching skills and improve instruction for your students? What type(s) of assessment data will help you do this?
Considering the grade level you want to teach, what are your professional responsibilities related to preparing students for taking standardized tests, administering the standardized tests, and communicating the results to students and their parents/caregivers?