Saturday, March 22, 2014

Week 4 Reflection

      Throughout high school students are assessed in many different ways. However, some ways are
more effective than others. I felt that the most effective assessment I was given during school was the
different extra credit opportunities that counted toward my grade as a test or quiz grade. These
assessments were meant to be a fun and creative way to show how well we knew the particular
information presented to us. While coming up with creative ways to express my knowledge it also
allowed me to remember the information better and understand it clearer. The least helpful
assessment I have taken was standardized tests. In my personal opinion after taking multiple
assessments such as these I feel that there is no true way to prepare students for this particular type of
assessment. Students are prepared during class for the material the teacher wants them to be able to
have a good grasp on. Standardized tests in my opinion are more of a general understanding of
knowledge rather than a pinpointed topic the student needs to focus on.
     
Abolish the SAT
     As a teacher I would use test assessments during the middle of each chapter covered in the class
as well as the end of the chapter. This would hopefully let me know where my students stand at the
basis of the material they are learning and how far they were able to come when they reach the end of
the topic being covered. The type of knowledge that would be assessed may be that of their general
understanding of the material as well as their overall result of how well they were able to retain and
understand the concept fully. This can also be assessed through portfolios and presentations in order
for me to be able to see the way my students are thinking as they solve the math problems they are
given.

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