Assessment FOR LearningAssessment FOR LearningA key component of improved Math scores in Durham, North

Carolina

Dr. Eric J. BecoatsSuperintendent

Dr. Lewis FerebeeChief of Staff

Assessment for Learning (AFL)Assessment for Learning (AFL)- Piloted AFL model in math (2010-2011)- Employed model in 14 of 53 schools- Achieved average gain in math proficiency of

7.3%- Realized positive gains in 13 of 14 (93%) schools

participating in pilot- Provided intensive training for teachers on

unpacking standards

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Goal of Assessment for LearningGoal of Assessment for Learning– To move from formal assessments that merely

check the status of learning to more frequent, informal assessments that are designed to improve learning

– Instead of informing others about students, the AFL serves to inform students about themselves

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ASSESSMENTS for

LEARNING

Those who have mastered the standards and those who have yet to master the standards.

OLD: PASS/FAIL NEW: MASTERED

DDA: Day-to-Day Formative AssessmentCFA: Common Formative AssessmentPA: Performance AssessmentSA: Summative Assessment

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Benefits of Unpacking StandardsBenefits of Unpacking Standards- Clarify which concepts and skills are taught and

assessed- Improve alignment (written, taught and assessed)- Develop common language- Build consensus around what students should master- Establish clear learning targets - Provide lesson planning baseline- Foster explicit learning progressions

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DiscussionDiscussion

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