Day 2 Strand 2 Session 4

Using Science Interims and Formative Tools Data to Drive Instruction

Chris Noel

In this session we will take a deep dive into the formative and interim portions of our state balanced assessment system for science. Participants will leave with clear information about how to access and use the available interim assessments within science instruction, an understanding of the state efforts to support formative assessment in science, and how to participate in ongoing development and training efforts.

Session Slides

Using Science Interims and Formative Tools Data to Drive Instruction

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Session Recording

Definitions - Summative, Interim, Formative

  • Resources

  • Breakout Room Prompt

    • Summative, Interim, Formative... what do these terms mean? How are they different from each other?

Definitions - Summative, Interim, Formative

Interim Assessments

  • Resources

  • Breakout Room Prompt

    • Part 1 - Engaging with the interim

      • Step 1- Identify a member of your group able to log-in to access the Interim Assessments (if you do not have a group member who can do this let us know!)

      • Step 2 - Have that individual share their screen to walk through the ES Life Science - Inheritance of Traits 3-LS3-1 interim assessment linked above

    • Part 2 - Discussion

      • What do you notice about the interim assessment you engaged with?

      • What do you wonder about the interim assessment you engaged with?

    • Part 3? - If you finish your discussion before we come back together as a group try out another assessment of your choice!

Formative Tools

  • Resources

  • Breakout Room Prompt

    • Building off of the conversation we just had... talk with your group about what types of data you have access to in your classroom that would help to know wen students are ready to engage with the interim assessments.