"The model content frameworks serve several purposes: They help identify the big ideas in the Common Core State Standards for each grade level; help determine the focus for the various PARCC assessment components; and will support the development of the PARCC assessment blueprints."
As we begin to plan for the new assessments, what can math teams do to prepare for this transition? At the Math Team Leader training last week, a portion of the agenda was focused on ways to use Formative Assessments to engage the learner in the process. Traditional classrooms assessment cycles consist of teachers giving tests or quizzes, then they grade the tests, return the results to the students, then start a new unit of instruction. During this cycle, teachers may or may not know what specific math gaps exist in students, yet the students are not purposefully reflective about learning from their mistakes. Dr. Kanold shared models on how to use summative assessment measures as a learning tool when "viewed formatively rather than evaluatively." Below are some examples to reference when creating common assessments that engage students in being reflective about their current level of understanding.
Pre-Calculus Exam: Notice the GUS. As students are completing the practice exam, students monitor their understanding of each concept. When students receive the results from the practice exam (prior to the actual test), they keep track of each concept on the student self assessment form. This provides the student specific feedback on each learning target they were supposed to master for the upcoming exam.
Algebra 1. Chapter 5 example
Geometry Quiz example
It was a fantastic kick-off for the 2011-2012 school year for the math team leaders. If you want to read more about the training, you can follow Dr. Kanold's Blog at or you can see the newest blog by North HS Math department.
Click on SLIDES to view the PowerPoint from the Team Leader training.
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