3d Using assessment in instruction...no longer signaling the end of instruction

For this post, I am highlighting 3d Using Assessment in Instruction.

As part of our school improvement plan, I wanted to continue to provide information regarding our classroom walk-through data collection efforts.  During classroom walk-throughs  at Waukesha North High School we are collecting evidence from  2e Organizing Physical Space, 3a  Communicating with Students, 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques, 3c Engaging Students in Learning, and 3d Using Assessment in Instruction.

Below is a report out from the beginning of the school year until March 12, 2014.

The information in the bar graph provides information on how our practices are moving towards proficient ("3") and distinguished ("4") levels in the classrooms in Domain 3c at Waukesha North High School.

Classroom walk-throughs 

Amount of Observations:  407

First 20 minutes of class:  43%

20-40 Minute Mark:  36%

Last 20 minutes of Class:  21%

(October 2013 to March 12, 2014)  

                                

Here are the specific elements that are considered when evaluating for component 3d Using Assessment in Instruction:

• Assessment Criteria

• Monitoring of student learning

• Feedback to students

• Student self-assessment and monitoring of grades

3d Using assessment in instruction

What are observable actions of a level 3 or 4 classroom, 3d Using Assessment in Instruction?

• Students are invited to assess their own work and make improvements, most of them do so.
• The teacher uses specifically formulated questions to elicit evidence of student understanding
• Students offer feedback to their classmates on their work

What are your strategies for using assessment in instruction? Please log-in to share a comment.