Understanding byDesign

(UbD) and

Assessmentfor Learning

Questionswevebeenasking
What is it that really determines the events of my day?
Do I have the How do I ensure whole systems learning with picture in mind understanding? or am I just focused on MY classroom? Am I using How do I ensure assessment to its that homework is best advantage? worthwhile? What is best practice regarding assessment?

Have I been working from good to GREAT?

Do I really have State/District standards in mind as I teach?

What would my classroom look like if kids were really learning?

How do I determine what I must teach and what I can eliminate?

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What is it that really determines the events of my day?
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Understanding by Design suggests:

Begin by clearly identifying the State/District standards that are to be met Secondly plan the assessments Finally plan the activities that will lead student learning
UbD Example

As a group please discuss

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Sharing assessment questions and styles with those who come before us may help students see the continuous learning system at Fernbrook.

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As a Think, Pair, Share discuss

How would my classroom look different if the kids and I were focused on

Assessment Evidence

Assessment Options

Assessment Rubric

Assessment Grid

Assessment Grid:
T y p e s o f a s s e s s m e
Stage Two: Determine Acceptable Evidence

Enduring understandings, Essential knowledge and skills

Essay Forced Choice Items Oral Response and reports Performance tasks Short Answer Items Student Self Assessment Teacher Observation Teacher-student conferences

Assessment Rubric:

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Assessment Options
How many of these assessments do I currently use? Are there any that I overuse? Are there any that I rarely use?

Please consider these questions for Thursday Am I using assessmen t to its What is best best practice advantage regarding ? assessment?

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What do we do?