August+2012+Assessment+Workshop

1. Welcome & Backchannel - @http://www.todaysmeet.com/CattyAssessment 2. Assessment in PA 2. Technology as an Assessment Tool 3. Summative Assessment
 * August 23 and 24**
 * DAY 1 AGENDA:**
 * Draft CC Standards
 * Transition to CC Aligned PSSA
 * Five strategies to infuse the CC into the SS classroom (but some good suggestions for other content areas as well) - @https://www.herffjonesnystrom.com/index.cfm?fa=Teachers.12March
 * Resource: National Archives of Primary Source Documents - []
 * No 11th Grade PSSA - All 11th grade students will take the Alg I, Bio, & Lit Keystones
 * SAS Assessment Tools - Assessment Builder, LDC search term, CDT connection to SAS Materials and Resources, Alg I Materials and Resources
 * Discovery Education Streaming **PLUS**
 * [[file:DE Basic and Plus Comparison.pdf]]
 * **Evidence Based Reading/Writing - Opinion/Argument**
 * Evidence & Arguments: Multiple Ways of Experiencing a Text - []
 * Questions for Consideration:
 * Notice the distinct parts to this lesson. How does Mr. Hanify scaffold and differentiate this lesson?
 * How does the fishbowl strategy promote rich discussions?
 * Why does the teacher choose to have students write a blog?
 * Socratic Seminar[[file:SocSeminar.pdf]]
 * An opportunity for students to demonstrate learning in a variety of contexts (art critique, grant proposal, blog entry, lab report, podcast, document based questions, etc) - Example - Art Critiques - []; Social studies example - click link above in Transtion to CC section
 * Review PA CC Draft Standards for writing opinions/arguments-
 * K-5 ELA - pgs 23 - 26 - []
 * 6-12 ELA - pgs 20 - 23 - []
 * 6-12 Writing for Science & Technical Subjects - pg 4 - []
 * 6-12 Writing for History & Social Studies - pg 4 - []
 * Create an opinion/argument writing activity which requires students to present an opinion/construct an argument based on evidence. Determine how you will assess it. What rubric/tool will you use? Will students self assess? Peer assess? All of the above? Click on the link to add your information to the blog @http://www.cattysd.org/webpages/kkotran/myblog.cfm?blogID=16781
 * Mock Trial Example- Evidence Based Argument [[file:MockTrialCommonCore.pdf]]
 * Rubrics for Opinion/Argument Writing
 * **Quality Blogging -**[]
 * **Quality**
 * SMARTER item/task specifications - [|http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balanced-assessments/#item]
 * **Assessment Validity Activity** - //Are we assessing what we want to assess?//Work with a partner to apply the two question validity test to determine if two example assessments are valid. If an assessment is determined to be invalid, propose an alternate assessment.
 * **Assessment Audit Considerations:**
 * Depth of Knowledge (Recall, Application, Strategic Thinking, Extended Thinking) = **RIGOR**[[file:Cognitive Rigor Matrix for Math and ELA - SMARTER.pdf]]
 * Webb's DoK Resources:[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png link="file:casdcurriculum21summer/DOK_ApplyingWebb_KH08-1.pdf"]] [[file:casdcurriculum21summer/DOK_ApplyingWebb_KH08-1.pdf|DOK_ApplyingWebb_KH08-1.pdf]][[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png link="file:casdcurriculum21summer/dok_bookmark.doc"]] [[file:casdcurriculum21summer/dok_bookmark.doc|dok_bookmark.doc]][[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png link="file:casdcurriculum21summer/DOK_Chart.pdf"]] [[file:casdcurriculum21summer/DOK_Chart.pdf|DOK_Chart.pdf]][[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png link="file:casdcurriculum21summer/DOKQuestionStems.pdf"]] [[file:casdcurriculum21summer/DOKQuestionStems.pdf|DOKQuestionStems.pdf]][[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png link="file:casdcurriculum21summer/All content areas DOK levels 32802.doc"]] [[file:casdcurriculum21summer/All content areas DOK levels 32802.doc|All content areas DOK levels 32802.doc]]

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 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png link="file:casdcurriculum21summer/CognitiveComplexity_Florida_math_science-2.doc"]] [[file:casdcurriculum21summer/CognitiveComplexity_Florida_math_science-2.doc|CognitiveComplexity_Florida_math_science-2.doc]]
 * Targeted Understandings (Focused on big ideas and essential questions) = **VALIDITY**
 * Assessment Evidence (Valid & reliable, sufficient information, authentic/performance tasks) = **VALIDITY**
 * Consider the rigor of the scoring rubric (if there is one) [[file:Sample Rubrics.zip]]

Purpose: To assess the validity and rigor of your assessment Reflect on the assessment audit you conducted. What did you learn about your assessment? Did anything surprise you? Share at least one way that you could improve the assessment you audited. What did you learn from others when sharing and discussing the results of this activity? Post on Today's Meet: @http://www.todaysmeet.com/CattyAssessment
 * Day 2 Agenda:**
 * Reflection on Yesterday's Activities**
 * **comments, questions, concerns**
 * **evaluations**
 * **SAS curriculum connections**
 * 1. Assessment Audit Activity -**

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 * 2. Performance Assessments/GRASPS-** @http://pdcenter.pdesas.org/class/252222157015213137009020170174013250088035135156/classroom.ashx- Topic A Mapping and UN Videos/Handouts
 * See "performance assessment" page of the wiki
 * Develop a performance assessment you can use in your classroom using the GRASPS worksheet as a guide. Email the completed GRASPS worksheet to Christina and Kathy.[[file:GRASPS.doc]]
 * Free performance assessment samples - [] - Math, science, writing & reading
 * 3. CC and Assessment Vocabulary**
 * Focus on Tier 2 Words

> **Then __post two separate posts with your own comments/thoughts/questions__ on the backchannel (This article confirmed my understanding of the following..., I agree with...and why, I disagree with...and why, I now have more questions about...) - __Additionally, comment on the posts of two others by adding something to them or sharing a resource or asking a question using @Name to begin your comment so we know to whom it is directed.__** @http://www.todaysmeet.com/CattyAssessment Self Assessment of Classroom Assessment Practices -
 * 4. Formative Assessment**
 * Assessment as Feedback - Click on the link below and read the article. []
 * Strategy: Daily Assessment with Tiered Exit Cards - []
 * Strategy: Self-Assessment & Peer Support - []
 * Strategy: Podcasting to Personalize Feedback - []


 * Interest Groups:**
 * **Planned Course of Study/Course Syllabus Development-**Reichelderfer, Oakes, Kotran, Riegel, Cooke, Resto, Ross, Bond, Galm, Anchorstar, Karchner, Haney, Milne, Schultheis, Rader
 * Review PA Standards, PA CC Draft Standards, Assessment Anchors, Keystone Anchors, etc.
 * Review the curriculum frame work on SAS (big ideas, essential questions, concepts and competencies)
 * Use the attached documents and identify/enter in the gray boxes the SAS essential questions and competencies for your course. [[file:Planned Course of Study Writing for 2012-2013.doc]][[file:Planned Course of Study Form-Blank-2012-2013-Essential Questions and Comp.doc]][[file:LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT.doc]]
 * Create a course syllabus with topics, tentative timeframe, and alignment to the standards
 * Write a course description
 * **Task:** **Email completed planned course of study work to Christina Lutz-Doemling**
 * **Study Island-**Semmel, Moore, Packard
 * [[file:Study Island.pdf]][[file:Study Island Parent Notifications.pdf]]
 * Create classes
 * Create assignments (possibly include a pretest to assess present skill level w/regard to Keystone Exam topics) - deactivate assignments you want to keep hidden from students until a later date
 * Review course syllabus to identify gaps with Study Island content - consult PA Anchors/Keystone Anchors to determine if the content should be included
 * Use the report manager to set up weekly email reports to yourself (class grade book, class manager, suggested topics)
 * Review the information on parent notifications - consider adding parent emails
 * **Task: Complete the Study Island Implementation Plan below and submit via email to Kathy and Christina.[[file:Study Island Implementation Plan.doc]]**
 * **CC Curriculum Alignment Reading-**Mrich, Wismer, Roth, Troxell, Brong, Anthony, Fahringer, Thierer, Greig
 * Review CC standards - [|www.commoncore.org]
 * Review PA CC draft standards & Appendices - ELA, Reading for Science and Technical Subjects, Reading for History and Social Studies: []
 * Consider how you can upgrade your curriculum to address one or more of the following standards' areas: Reading informational text, reading literature, writing, speaking and listening
 * Review the numerous resources on the wikispace (Curriculum 21, CC, Flipped Classroom, Performance Assessment)
 * Consider how you will integrate opinion/argument writing
 * How will you include discussions on "quality" in your curricular area?
 * How will you increase the rigor of your assignments/projects tasks?
 * **Task: Complete the following action plan summarizing your CC alignment plan and email to Kathy and Christina**[[file:CC Alignment Plan.doc]]
 * **CC Curriculum Alignment Math-**Keppel, Murray, MacLaughlin, Fisher
 * Review CC standards - [|www.commoncore.org]
 * Review PA CC draft standards & appendices - []
 * Consider how you can upgrade your curriculum to address one or more of the standards areas and also focus on the incorporation of the mathematical processes.
 * Review the numerous resources on the wikispace (Curriculum 21, CC, Flipped Classroom, Performance Assessment)
 * Consider how you will integrate opinion/argument writing
 * How will you include discussions on "quality" in your curricular area?
 * How will you increase the rigor of your assignments/projects tasks?
 * **Task Option #1 - Update your course syllabus to reflect the topic changes/shifts that need to be made to align to the common core for grades K-5 implementation in 2013-2014 and for 6-8 implementation in 2014-2015. Note: Planned courses of study written in the past are available on the district website (email the updated course syllabus document to Kathy and Christina)**[[file:Course Syllabus Document.doc]]
 * **Task Option #2 - Complete the following action plan summarizing your CC alignment plan and email to Kathy & Christina**[[file:CC Alignment Plan.doc]]
 * **Discovery Education Streaming-**Walenta, Schaffer, Lynott, Baclawski, Perl
 * [[file:catasauqua area school district lesson planning template 2012-2013.doc]]
 * Redesign a current lesson to incorporate a variety of DE resources (ex:Quiz Builder, writing prompt, assignment builder, videos, clip art, etc...). Be specific on the title of the resources.
 * [[file:Quiz Builder 2010 BTS.pdf]][[file:Writing Prompt Builder BTS 2010-11.pdf]]
 * Using the My Content tab in DE, create specific grade/content folders to store the DE resources
 * [[file:TG_MyContent.pdf]]
 * **Task: Complete the lesson planning template and email all documentation (no videos) to Christina and Kathy.**