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Bellwork. In “Why Didn’t I Learn This in College?” workbook: p. 167 Complete “Assessing Learning” Self-Assessment If you do not have this workbook, please share with a neighbor!. Mentee Training Course. Monday October 7, 2013 and Monday October 21, 2013 Mentor Contact: Becky Jachym.
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Bellwork • In “Why Didn’t I Learn This in College?” workbook: • p. 167 • Complete “Assessing Learning” Self-Assessment • If you do not have this workbook, please share with a neighbor!
Mentee Training Course Monday October 7, 2013 and Monday October 21, 2013 Mentor Contact: Becky Jachym
Today’s Objectives • Define “Say What?” vocabulary words. • Create and administer effective tests. • Monitor the classroom testing environment.
Today’s Agenda • Bellwork: WDILC wkbk p. 167 • Mr. Switzer: Evaluations • Announcements:Logs, Feedback, Agendas • Game:Matamoscas (vocab review) • Activity: Compare and Contrast Tests • Notes: PPT - Best Practices in Testing • Closure: Ticket out Tarea: Testing article
“The Evaluation Process” Mr. Switzer
Announcements • Pink Mentor/MenteeLogs • GettingFeedback • Homeroom: bluecards • Counselors/EC (504s/IEPs) • DressCode • AK Scroll
Intro discussion: How many tests per quarter? When is the best time to give a test? Best practices in testing
Compare and Contrast • Get into groups! • Group 1: Bueno • Group 2: Muy Bien • Group 3: Bravo • Group 4: Brillante • Group 5: Smiley Stars • Group 6: #1 Stars • Group 7: BuenTrabajo • Use a venn diagram to compare and contrast the test samples in your group.
Making a Test • Aesthetically pleasing: Font & spacing, keep it simple! • Test Title: name of class and name of test • Every section has specific instructions • Timeline: 60 minutes • Final steps – take it yourself! • Numbering System
Storing Tests • Test Security • Accommodations • The Page Protector • Lock ‘em up! • Never leave tests sitting out in your classroom!
Getting Started • No substitutes! • Desk arrangement • Bellwork/Warm-up: study, turn in study guides, move backpacks • Passing out tests procedure • Reviewing test instructions
During the Test…Continued • Monitoring • Student questions • Give time updates • Stretch breaks • Test collection procedure
Cheating • What to watch for • Honor Code Sheets • A/B-day classes • Discipline procedures
After the Test • No backpacks • Post-test independent work • Check numbers and put tests away! • Alphabetize answer keys • Reviewing the test
Tarea: • Read the article “Assessing with Balance”. • Make “corrections” to the test you brought to class with you today. • Place a copy of the original test AND the updated test (stapled together) in my mailbox. • Due: Next Mentee Meeting • November 4
Ticket Out • On your multi-colored index card please write the following: • one thing you learned today • one question you still have about testing or giving assessments.