Module+8

=Module 8 - Examining the Results=

Assignment Specs
Teachers gather data from assessments of their students all year long. Some of the assessments are formative (ongoing and monitoring) and other assessments are summative (end-of-year finals, state tests, etc.). You will be examining assessment results of two of your students who have different ability levels. Refer to them as Student A and Student B. Use the results of three or four summative and formative assessments for each student. Preferably, this is data you already have access to. If you are on break, take data from the last class you taught. If you teach a self-contained class in all subjects, choose one content area, such as math. Analyze the data you have collected. What do you know about the students and what implications are there in the data? Do the students need small group instruction, more time practicing individually, or have they mastered the content and need to be challenged? Write a report (1,250-1,500 words) of your findings. Include: 1) The assessments you have used. 2) The results of the assessments (in chart form). 3) The implications for instruction. How will you differentiate to meet student needs? This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Assignment Rubric

 * Examining the Results ||
 * Content ||
 * Content/Resource Requirements: Depth and Breadth of the Assignment, Number and Type of Sources Required, Types of Media, Etc. || 40.0 || Paper is well planned, and explicit, and it shows excellent disaggregation of the data. All aspects of the assignment are addressed in detail; and recommendations for each student are included in detail. ||
 * Design of Assessment Tool (Rubric) || 30.0 || Synthesis, as reflected in abstract, is unique. Synthesis shows careful planning and attention to detail. Shows careful reflection of student data. ||
 * Technical Skill || 10.0 || Execution is flawless and demonstrates an in-depth, high level of understanding. ||
 * Presentation ||
 * Presentation || 10.0 || The report is well presented and includes all required elements. The overall appearance is neat and professional. ||
 * Format ||
 * Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) || 10.0 || Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. ||

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