Let’s Play House (Pre-K Scenario Card Example)
The students are presented with the following scenario and then assessed on weekly standard. For example: oral language use, engaging in sociodramatic play, etc.
The teacher will show the housekeeping area. In this area, you can pretend that this is where you live. Your friends can be your family members or visitors. Maybe you will cook something, clean your house, or play a game.
Rubric is provided
Direct evidence is provided
Acquisition or knowledge of a concept or skill is displayed by completing real word task
ISSUES WITH NON-AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
Basic recall
Curriculum drives assessment
Initial Assessments
There is no mandate from the Federal Government specifying a process to initially identify EBs
HIGH STAKES ASSESSMENT
This type of assessment requires 95% participation by school population and mandated by the state
Goal: Make the assessment culturally responsive
Nota:
Culturally Responsive Questions to Consider:
1. Do the testing materials show bias that relates to ethnicity, sex, culture, religion, class, or processes?
2. Have members of different cultural groups been represented?
3.Are members of different cultural groups positively portrayed?
https://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-ells/creating-welcoming-classroom/culturally-responsive-instruction
Standardized
INFORMAL ASSESSMENT
This type of assessment also provides continuous feedback for teacher and student
Can target a specific area of need
Role playing
Retelling stories
ONGOING ASSESSMENT
This type of assessment provides continuous feedback to the teacher and student
Student portfolio
Graphic organizers
HOW?
1. Review standards
2. Select authentic tasks
Nota:
The language of assessment should be the language of instruction