TTCTW-Chapter 6
After reading this chapter, I realized I had an area in which I need to improve upon in my own teaching. I really liked the table on page 211 comparing traditional and alternative assessments. That is an area that I need to improve upon. I realize I need to do more authentic assessments with my students. Lately, I have been so focused on the upcoming CRCT that every test I have made is in the same type of format. It’s such an “important” test that I feel the students need to practice taking tests in the same type of format. I liked Judy Smith’s idea of having her students write her a letter reflecting on things they’ve learned throughout the unit. She places the letter in the students’ portfolios. We also have portfolios for each student that we fill at the end of the school year, but it’s very limited as to what goes in it…running record, math paper, writing sample, etc. I need to try some of the assessments mentioned in the chapter, such as role play, more science experiments, and more real-life activities. I feel as if I have not done those lately and my kids learn so much from them and love them, as well!
