ASSESSMENT IN THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Assessment BEFORE learning is essential. As Chapman and King (2005) describe, pre-assessment is the beginning of planning and the beginning of differentiation for the upcoming unit. Pre-assessment identifies students' knowledge (readiness), interest, attitudes, and feelings about the topic.
The Power of Formative Assessment
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ASSESSMENT DURING THE LEARNING
A differentiated classroom is ORGANIC. Teachers must continuously gather information and adapt teaching and learning activities accordingly. In this way, students are continuously challenged and stimulated, and failure is avoided. Information from assessment during the learning INFORMS teachers when to
RETEACH
ENRICH
REGROUP STUDENTS = FLEXIBLE GROUPING
CREATING A POSITIVE ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENT
A positive climate for assessment is essential for ALL learners to feel successful.
ALL students must feel like valued team members in their classrooms (Chapman & King, 2005).
ALL students must feel successful in the classrooms.
ALL learners must believe in themselves.
It is our responsibility to create a positive atmosphere in our classrooms.
ALL students must feel like valued team members in their classrooms (Chapman & King, 2005).
ALL students must feel successful in the classrooms.
ALL learners must believe in themselves.
It is our responsibility to create a positive atmosphere in our classrooms.