November 18, 2015 • Nashville
Using Formative Assessment for Student Learning
Engage with students during the learning process to improve student achievement.
Research shows that formative assessment has the power to significantly improve student learning. Attend this preconference workshop, designed for educators of grades 3-8, for the models and strategies you need to successfully implement effective formative assessment and move student learning forward. Register now.
To learn more about the role of formative assessment in mathematics education download the NCTM position statement on formative assessment.
Workshop Overview
Outcomes
Participants will—
- Explore a variety of formative assessment strategies that provide ways to gather evidence of student progress within content areas (number, algebra, geometry and measurement)
- Explore how to use this evidence to inform teaching and support student learning
- Reflect upon ways to structure classrooms in order to allow for high quality formative assessment to occur
Who Should Attend
- Grades 3-8 teachers
- Mathematics coaches, specialists
- Administrators
Facilitators
Robert Q. Berry, III
University of Virginia |
Debbie Duvall
Duvall Consulting
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Schedule
| 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
Part 1: What is formative assessment and why is it important? |
| 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
Part 2: Effective discussions, activities and classroom tasks that elicit evidence of learning |
| 12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (included in registration fee) |
| 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. |
Part 3: Providing feedback that promotes student learning |
| 2:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:45 p.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Part 4: Engaging students in the assessment process |
Registration Information
Preregistration required.
Rates: Members, $140; nonmembers, $160 (includes boxed lunch)