In this insightful video, middle school teacher Carrie Sumney demonstrates the effective use of observations as a formal assessment strategy for evaluating student learning. With a focus on individual assessments within the broader strand of assessments, Carrie showcases how keen observations of students in the classroom can provide valuable insights into their understanding and progress. By masterfully capturing student behaviors, interactions, and responses, Carrie exemplifies how teachers can gather valuable data to inform instructional decisions and tailor support for each student's unique needs. This video is a must-watch for middle school educators looking to enhance their assessment practices and support student growth.

Individual Assessments Playlist

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Student Interviews

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Formally Assessing Students Using Student Interviews

In this informative video, Middle School teacher Matt Ehresman introduces the strategy of Student Interviews as a formal assessment tool for evaluating student learning. Focusing on individual assessments within the Assessments strand, Matt explains how conduc...

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Element: Individual Assessments

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Voting Techniques

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Informally Assessing the Whole Class With Voting Techniques

In this informative video, middle school teacher Kathy Glass demonstrates how to effectively use voting techniques as a form of informal assessment for the whole class. By engaging students in real-time feedback and responses, Glass showcases how this strategy...

Strand: Assessments

Element: Whole Class Assessments

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Quick Checks

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Informally Assessing the Whole Class with Quick Checks for Understanding

In this video, middle school teacher Dawna Garvin demonstrates a quick and effective strategy for informally assessing the whole class with quick checks for understanding. Utilizing various assessment techniques, Garvin shares how she ensures all students are ...

Strand: Assessments

Element: Whole Class Assessments

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Assessment Response Boards

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Informally Assessing the Whole Class With Response Boards

In this informative video, middle school teacher Kathy Glass introduces a practical and engaging strategy for informally assessing the whole class using Response Boards. These Assessment Response Boards allow students to quickly and easily show their understan...

Strand: Assessments

Element: Whole Class Assessments

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Observations of Students

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Formally Assessing Students Using Observations

In this insightful video, middle school teacher Carrie Sumney demonstrates the effective use of observations as a formal assessment strategy for evaluating student learning. With a focus on individual assessments within the broader strand of assessments, Carri...

Strand: Assessments

Element: Individual Assessments

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Student Demonstrations

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Formally Assessing Students Using Student Demonstrations

In this video, middle school teacher Carrie Sumney explores the strategy of student demonstrations as a method for formally assessing individual student progress in the classroom. By using student demonstrations as an assessment tool, Carrie demonstrates how s...

Strand: Assessments

Element: Individual Assessments

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Student Generated Assessments

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Formally Assessing Students Using Student-Generated Assessments

In this informative video, teacher Haley Owen demonstrates the innovative strategy of Student Generated Assessments to formally assess middle school students on individual topics. By empowering students to create their own assessments, Owen shows how this hand...

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Element: Individual Assessments

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Confidence Ratings

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Informally Assessing the Whole Class With Confidence Rating Techniques

In this video, middle school teacher Matt Ehresman demonstrates how to informally assess the whole class using confidence rating techniques. By implementing this strategy, teachers can gain a better understanding of their students' comprehension and mastery of...

Strand: Assessments

Element: Whole Class Assessments