ask to perform v. asking a multiple-choice question, etc.
Authentic uses Real-life tasks v. Contrived tasks
helps create more meaningful learning and performance
Authentic uses construction and application
task shows the accuracy of constructed meaning
Authentic is
student-structured v.
Traditional is
teacher-structured
students are allowed the
freedom to construct
responses to task based
on own understanding
Authentic provides Direct Evidence v. Indirect Evidence
students are asked to apply concepts learned v. testing the theory and assuming that they can apply
Steps to Constructing an Authentic Assessment
1. Identify Standard(s)
must be SMART
Use Can-Do statements or SWBAT
Reflect, Review, Write
2. Select Authentic Task
Look at Standard(s)
Look at the Real World
must be transferrable to rubric
3. Criteria
Must be clear, brief,
observable, behavior-based,
student-friendly
indicators of performance
4. Rubrics
Authentic Assessment Rubrics
criteria & level of performance
(small number @1st)
includes descriptors for
further understanding of
task
reviewed by other colleagues,
adjusted by teacher, and imagine
if student score makes sense
Holistic v. Analytical
Holistic
considers all criteria together
performance shows
behavior across all
criteria
Analytical
performance based on
each criteria individually
distinguishes between what work
effectively completes and doesn't
complete the task
Rubric I will be using:
Initial Assessment of Diverse Learners
legally obligated to
identify, assess, & provide
appropriate services to all
ELLs
need team effort to L1
literacy & proficiency
testing
administer of test must be
well-knowledgeable of the
test being given
Need Home Language Survey in L1
Language proficiency
assessment must be given &
students receive ESL services &
support
show that we value students home culture
administer documents & test in L1
literacy skills
should be improved
& tested in both L1
& L2
QTNA: previous schooling? How long ago?
Type of school? Reason unable to attend
school? curriculum? educational
background of parents or guardians? Health
information?
On-going Assessment of Diverse Learners
Performance-based Portfolio
Must be: comprehensive,
predetermined & systematic, tailored,
informative, authentic
Oral Proficiency Assessemtn
based on all aspects of
communcation and academic
language
Receptive Oral Language Skills
listen & respond to basic
commands or instructions
Expressive Language Skills
Holistic v. Analytical
Must observe both Receptive and
Expressive Lang. Skills in order to
attain a comprehensive view on the
students Oral Proficiency
allow for activities to be completed in L1
reading, book reports, projects, etc.
Account for cultural
differences in the final product
of a specific task
Writing Prompts
comment on language
usage rather than
grammatical errors
general comments of
overall effort or grammar
usage rather than specifics
clear instructions,
context, real world
performance
High-Stakes Testing of Diverse
Learners
Possible Testing Accomodations
for ELLs
For ELLs with LDs
AYP
growth must be shown by school
according to standards given by
the government & NCLB
Can substitute Reading Proficiency testing for
English Language Proficiency if student is an ELL
& still be counted in 95% student participation
in High-Stakes Testing for the school
Keep scored of students that are no longer
LEP for up to 2 years after gaining English
Proficient
ensure you are using the
state-based, content-based
standards for ELLs
Ensure that the test is culturally-responsive
comprehensible for learner
no elements that convey cultural bias
Special Needs that may need
attention in addition to the
ESL modifications