1. Understand what performance assessments are.
2. Understand the rationale for implementing performance assessments.
3. Understand the elements of a quality performance assessment.
4. Understand the criteria for effective performance assessments.
5. Understand the design process for performance assessments.
6. Create one math performance assessment with a corresponding student friendly scoring rubric.
8:00: Introduction
· What are performance assessments?
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r1yTJHS74w&feature=emb_logo
· What are the elements of a quality performance assessment?
o Aligns to learning targets and 21st century skills.
o Is open-ended and relevant to the real world.
o Requires application and transfer of learning.
o Is fair and culturally responsive.
o Outlines clear criteria for success.
o Results in original products or solutions.
· What is the rationale behind performance assessments?
o Contributes to deeper learning.
o Research on effective learning from cognitive psychology and neuroscience underscores the importance of providing students with multiple opportunities to apply their learning to relevant, real-world situations.
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYcGO1Izs-U&feature=emb_logo
8:30: Performance Assessment Criteria
· What are the criteria for effective performance assessments?
o The task addresses/assesses targeted standard(s)/outcome(s), and one or more of the 4C’s – critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration.
o The task calls for understanding and transfer, not simply recall or a formulaic response.
o The task requires extended thinking and habits of mind – not just an answer.
o The task is set in an “authentic” context – involving a genuine challenge, a target audience, and realistic constraints.
o The task includes criteria/rubric(s) targeting distinct traits of understanding and successful performance, i.e., criteria do not simply focus on surface features of a product or performance.
o The task directions for students are clear.
8:45: Performance Assessment Design Process
· What is the design process for performance assessments?
o 1. Identify learning goals.
o 2. Consider key traits implied by the goals.
o 3. Consider one or more of the suggested frameworks.
o 4. Generate initial task ideas.
o 5. Check for validity and alignment.
o 6. Use G.R.A.S.P.S to flesh out task details.
o 7. Develop scoring rubrics.
o 8. Differentiate the task as needed.
o 9. Assess the entire draft task and rubric using Review Criteria.
o 10. Develop detailed directions for students.
· Examples of Performance Assessments
o http://www.performanceassessmentresourcebank.org/
9:00 – 10:00: Team Planning
· Using the resources provided, teams will collaborate to create one performance assessment for an upcoming math unit. Teams will also work to create a student friendly scoring rubric.
Click the links below to access resources referenced in the PD.
1. What Are Performance Assessments?
2. Elements of a Quality Performance Assessment
3. Performance Assessment Rationale
4. Performance Assessment Rationale Video
5. Performance Task Review Criteria
6. A Process for Designing Performance Tasks (see below)
