Standard 5 Assess and report constructively on student learning
Practice:
Teachers apply professional knowledge and understanding of learners, the curriculum and teaching and learning to:
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establish learning goals and assessment requirements that meet relevant school, authority and employer policies, curriculum frameworks and students’ prior experience and learning needs
Knowledge:
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ways of using assessment data to evaluate student learning and review teaching and assessment practices
- How have you communicated learning goals to teachers and students?
At the start of each lesson I would write down the objectives for that particular lesson. I would then find out student’s knowledge on the topic through questioning. I would then explain the concepts through PowerPoint presentations, videos, note taking and examples. Student’s would then be asked to answer questions or complete tasks related to the objectives. Finally I would conclude the lesson through questioning the student’s on the objectives and re-enforcing their understanding of the key concepts.
- In what ways have you collected evidence to make judgements on student’s learning?
Through my teaching at Helensvale State High School I used questioning at the beginning, during and after lessons to determine student’s knowledge and understanding of the topic. I used small answer quizzes and multiple choice questions to quickly test students understanding of the material. I monitored student’s work whilst they were answering questions within class time. Finally I issued homework and regularly checked the student’s answers and went through the answers in class. This allowed me to accurately assess student’s knowledge and understanding of the material.
- How do you provide feedback to students on their learning?
I would regularly mark student’s homework and provide feedback on how they could improve. I would go over the answers within class time so that each student would have a clear indication of what was required. Within class time I would check student’s work off before they could leave. This encouraged student’s to work hard and gave them instant feedback on their work.
View the attachment below to see an example of a mini quiz I gave the students.