Exploring Foundational Principle:

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that

supports student learning.”

“…teachers generally listen for the ‘correct’ answer instead of listening for what they can learn about the students’ thinking; they listen

evaluatively rather than interpretively. The teachers with whom we have worked have tried

to address this issue by asking students questions that either prompt students to think or provide teachers with information that they can use to adjust instruction to meet learning

needs.” – Leahy, S., Lyon, C., Thompson, M., & William, D. (2005)

Goals of this session Deepen knowledge and understanding of the

Foundational Principle – “Provide assessment and evaluation in

mathematics that supports student learning.”

Connect this knowledge and understanding to a selected resource

Share this learning with your team deciding how it may impact your work

Reading/ Reflecting upon Foundational Principle -

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.”

As you read page 9, reflect upon and record the strengths and challenges in relation to this principle in your work.

Marian Small’s View

Marian Small, Author/Educator/Consultant

- “Assessment” http://www.curriculum.org/k12/en/videos/assessment

How do Marian Small’s comments enhance your understanding of the Foundational Principle

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”?

Table Talk

What resonates with you in relation to this Foundational Principle -

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.”

Selected Resources

Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers, 2012–2013

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning.”

So What? Now What?

What are the implications for your work?

Learning With and From Each Other

• How might this principle, “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”, support you in being more intentional and precise in your work?

• Record ideas to share with your Board Team.

Additional Resources

http://edugains.ca/newsite/math2/index.html

http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLNS/MathResources/MathematicsResourceInventory.pdf

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/capacityBuilding.html