Creating an Assessment Framework

Montgomery County ESCPhase II: SLO Training

In order to show growth you need to have a consistent framework between the pre- and post-assessments.

Creating an assessment framework will help you plan the structure and design of your assessments.

Assessment Framework

What is included in an assessment framework?◦ Clear identification of standards to be covered◦ Priority of standards◦ Sample size◦ Identification of assessment questions/types◦ Connections to content to drive item creation

Assessment Framework Overview

Identify what standards your assessment will cover.

These may be called the big ideas or power standards.

Reference state or national documents to determine priorities.◦ Hint: Try using heading titles to ensure clarity.

Clear Identification of the Standards

Once the big ideas are identified, prioritize them.

Discuss what percentage of the whole assessment (100%) each big idea represents.

Number of standards does not necessarily equal relative importance.

Can use ranges when agreement cannot be reached.

Priority of Standards

Determine the number of questions (or overall points) for your assessments.

This should be appropriate for your grade-level of students.

Correlate each prioritized big idea to a number within your assessment.

Example:◦ Whole test to have 50 questions.◦ Big Idea #1 is 25% of assessment.◦ Big Idea #1 would have 12-13 questions.

Sample Size

The three main type of assessment question types are:◦ Selected Response◦ Open Response◦ Performance Assessment

Assessment Question Types

Students select the response. Examples:

◦ True/False◦ Matching◦ Multiple Choice

PARCC multiple choice = select all that apply

Selected Response

Students provide the answer. Examples:

◦ Fill in the Blank◦ Short Answer◦ Extended Response◦ Essay

Requires usage of tool to measure mastery (rubric).

Open Response

Students provide evidence of meeting a defined criteria.

Examples:◦ Lab Report◦ Musical Performance◦ Fitness test

Requires usage of tool to measure mastery (rubric).

Performance Asessment

Assessment items must link to the content. Items should also assess the standards at

the appropriate level of rigor.◦ Example: It would be hard to show if a student

can “evaluate” a concept using a matching question.

This step will mainly help you identify topics for specific assessment items once it is time to write them.

Connections to Content

Each subject, course, or grade level may have different needs or focus areas.

Helpful Hints:◦ Try to model your assessments off of state or

national models.◦ Use your curriculum maps to help you determine

priority, question numbers and types. What is best for your course?

What is best for your course?

Work with teachers of similar courses to complete the Big Ideas handout.◦ Approximately 30 minutes

Use the Big Ideas handout to complete your Assessment Framework.◦ Approximately30 minutes

Or Work on developing your SLO.

Next Steps