Thursday, January 29, 2009

EDU 202 Discussion Card for Ch. 11

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  1. kristi_owensFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Question: What is the difference between informal testing and formal testing?

    Quote: "Teachers are told that assessing is a key component of all lesson plans."

    Fact: Norm-refered tests (NRTs) compare the performance of one student to the performance of comparison group of students. Criterion-referenced tests (CRTs) compare the performance of each student to a particular level of accomplishment.

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  2. krs0632February 17, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Kailey Stroud
    - When developing final grades and annual progress reports, what should we consider?
    -" Students learn more when teachers do more interim assessing."
    - No matter the test-item format, an important responsibility for teachers is to make sure that each item does not unwittingly include some form of bias.

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  3. Katherine HeckerFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Katherine Hecker
    Quote: "Interpretation of any measure requires a comparison"

    Fact: The critical difference between novice teachers and expert teachers is found in the extent to which the purpose for a teacher's observations of students extends beyong a focus on classroom management.

    Question: If some teachers think testing is good and some teachers think testing is bad, then why hasn't the aspect of testing been taken to a higher level and there been a compromise made?

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  4. CdockeryFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Fact: In 2003- 2004, nearly 6.6 million children received services related to disability

    Quote: "To be "authentic" requires real-world application of what has been learned"

    Question: does testing really prove how a student is are is it just something to make the state feel better because it is required? I really dont believe in test because you are not going to remember anything from it they make no sense to give

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  5. dswansonFebruary 18, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Desiree Swanson
    Question: Do you believe objective or subjective test are better at testing students?

    Fact: In 2003-2004 nearly 6.6 million children received services related to a disability.

    Quote: "Assessments that are connected to the real world of students will be of more interest"

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  6. UnknownFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Kaleigh Hicks
    --Do you think that grading tests on the curve is a better representation of how much the students comprehend rather than grading by criteria referenced tests?
    --Most standardized tests create the achievement gap for minorities and poor students.
    --"In a 2004 survey of 1200 high school students, 62% of them admitted to cheating on a test in the previous year."

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Cassandra Pyburn

    What do you think of diffrent types of learning in corralation to testing?

    "To be 'authentic' requires real works application of what has been learned"

    Rubrics are multiple point continua that describe diffrent levels or degrees of quality of work or a product

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Question: What are different ways to test student learning?

    Quote: "Student teaching is an authentic performance activity with multiple assessments."

    Fact: In 2003-2004, nearly 6.6 million children recieved services related to a disability.

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  9. NicciFebruary 18, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    -What are the most effective ways for testing your students understanding?

    -"Interpretation of any measure requires a comparison."

    -One of the most useful ways to test higher-order student thinking is the essay.

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  10. Michael RatliffFebruary 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    --What is the best method teachers can use to ensure that students are retaining the material being presented?

    --"To be 'authentic' requires real-world application of what has been learned." - pg 416

    --Deciding on which test-item format (objective or subjective tests) to use, as with much of teaching, comes back to consideration of the expected learner outcomes.

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  11. rachann84February 18, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    -The book talks about the differences of NRTs and CRTs, what are some more differences in telling them apart?
    -"Interpretation of any measure requires a comparison"
    -Authentic assessment: Assessment tasks that are similar to real-world applications of the related knowledge and skills.
    Rachel Snead

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  12. Miss LindseyFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Question: Why is testing such a key component to evaluate how a student is learning when it is hard to find a testing method to fit all students?
    Quote: The critical difference between novice teachers and expert teachers is found in the extent to which the purpose for a teacher's observations of students extends beyond a focus on classroom management.
    Fact: Under the No Child Left Behind act, 95% of all students, including ELL and those with special needs, must take the annual state tests.

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  13. Kendra S.February 19, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Kendra Stirn

    1. I don't believe standardized tests tes students fairly, whats your feelings towards them?
    2. "To be "authentic" requires real-world application of what has been learned."
    3. Expert teachers continually assess by using a variety of informal ways before, during, and in follow-up to each lesson.

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  14. DevoFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Devin Bryant-
    1. Why do tests have to determine if a person is smart?
    2.Assessments that are connected to the world of students will be of more interest.
    3.The No Child Left Behind Act makes clear that a high-stakes test may be used to determine teacher qualifications.

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  15. brandib123February 22, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Brandi Bilderback Ch. 11
    1.On an average, how many state and national tests are given a school year?
    2.For each purpose, the design of tests is different, but each must have an acceptable level of quanity,given an understanding of how the results will be used. pg. 402
    3. However, one significant reason for student misbehavior is their not understanding what they are supposed to be doing. pg. 412

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  16. stanislavFebruary 23, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Quote: "Assessments that are connected to the real world of students will be of more interest"
    Question: What are the critical issues in assessing student learning?
    Informative fact: In 2003-2004,nearly 6.6 milion children received services related to a disability

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  17. HTaylorFebruary 24, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    In a 2004 survey of 12,000 high school students, 62% admitted cheating on an exam at least once in the previous year.

    How can test results be turned into an assessment?

    "Teachers are responsible for providing instruction in ways that all students have the opportunity to learn."

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  18. ALuzsiczaFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Quote: "Student teaching is an authentic performance activity with multiple assessments."

    Question: What can teachers do help with a student's self reflection?

    Fact: No Child Left Behind makes clear that a high-stakes test may be used to determine teacher qualifications.

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  19. avgigaxFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Quote - Good teachers are always checking for student understanding of the content, as well as monitoring for safety.

    Question - With all the different types of testing how can you be fair to different learning styles of a large group.

    Fact - In 2004, 6.6 million children received services related to a disability.

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  20. Kierra TateMarch 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    1.Norm-referenced tests are tests where an individual's score is compared to an established distribution of scores by an earlier sample of test takers.
    2.In a 2004 survey of 12,000 high school students, 62 percent admitted cheating on an exam at least once in the previous disease.
    3.When you first began teaching were closed questions or open-ended questions preferred by your fellow teachers?

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  21. Cassie PopeMarch 5, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Q~What are different ways of testing?
    Fact~In a 2004 study of 12,000 high school students, 62% admitted cheating on an exam at least once in the previos year.
    Quote-"Students learn more when teachers do more interim assessing."-Ed Lines

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  22. Kelsey LambMarch 5, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Question: What is the difference between testing and assessing?

    Fact: In a 2004 survey of 12,000 high school students 62% admitted to cheating on an exam at least once in the previous year.

    Quote: "Expert teachers have a higher level purpose; they are checking for student learning and understanding."

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  23. UnknownMarch 7, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Question- What are diferent ways to test student learning?
    Quote- Student teaching is an authentic performance activity with multiple assessments.
    Fact- In a 2004 survey of 12,000 high school students, 62 percent admitted cheating on an exam in the previous year.

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  24. GabiFApril 14, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    -"In a 2004 survey of 12,000 high school student, 62% admitted cheating on an exam at least once in teh previous year."
    -What are some of the intended and unintened consequences of high-stakes testing?
    -"Open-ended questions require high-level student thinking."

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  25. stanislavApril 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Quote: "Student teaching is an authentic performance activity with multiple assessments."
    Fact: Good teachers are always checking for student understanding of the content,as well as monitoring for safty.
    Question: What can teachers do help with a student's self reflection?

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