In the classroom I have been observing, the teacher does a fabulous job at being consistent with observing and managing assessment of her students.
This classroom happens to have a wide variety of learning capabilities. She has some who have tested for the excelling learning program and others who are pulled out of class for special education services ranging (some all day long and other's just once or twice).
As class work is given, this teacher will pull different groups back to her table - she sometimes just listens to them, paying close attention to how they are working and figuring out problems, and then other times (as needed) she offers extra help or tutoring on a subject they are struggling with. She is also very good at walking around the classroom as the kids are participating in group learning centers, listening to their discussions and helping as needed.
I have been in the classroom when she's had to pull groups of kids back for core testing such as their reading and comprehension levels. This is usually done at least twice a year, around parent teacher conferences, so that the teachers can let the parents know how they have excelled in their reading throughout the year and what improvements need to be made.
It has been a great example for me on how to keep up with your class's needs. A great way to know the individuals in your classroom, not only through testing but through daily observing.
(Not all children test well - I am one of those - so daily observance can help know the child, so when the assessment time comes the teacher has a more clear idea of where their talents/skills/faults lie. And can possibly know whether their assessment (testing) is a true depiction of their learning capabilities or if they actually perform better when not being tested.... this is through my own observations and personal opinion)
This classroom happens to have a wide variety of learning capabilities. She has some who have tested for the excelling learning program and others who are pulled out of class for special education services ranging (some all day long and other's just once or twice).
As class work is given, this teacher will pull different groups back to her table - she sometimes just listens to them, paying close attention to how they are working and figuring out problems, and then other times (as needed) she offers extra help or tutoring on a subject they are struggling with. She is also very good at walking around the classroom as the kids are participating in group learning centers, listening to their discussions and helping as needed.
I have been in the classroom when she's had to pull groups of kids back for core testing such as their reading and comprehension levels. This is usually done at least twice a year, around parent teacher conferences, so that the teachers can let the parents know how they have excelled in their reading throughout the year and what improvements need to be made.
It has been a great example for me on how to keep up with your class's needs. A great way to know the individuals in your classroom, not only through testing but through daily observing.
(Not all children test well - I am one of those - so daily observance can help know the child, so when the assessment time comes the teacher has a more clear idea of where their talents/skills/faults lie. And can possibly know whether their assessment (testing) is a true depiction of their learning capabilities or if they actually perform better when not being tested.... this is through my own observations and personal opinion)
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