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Biomedical Science

Maximizing Formative Assessment

March 8, 2022

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Becky Howell

  • PLTW Courses
    • PBS, HBS, MI and BI
    • Master Teacher - HBS and PBS
  • Other Courses
    • Biology, Medical Terminology, Environmental Science, Physical Science

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Criteria for Meaningful Formative Assessments

For Students

  • Quick
  • Clear
  • Modifies what they are doing

For Teachers

  • Done quickly
  • Gives insight
  • Drives future instruction
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Examples - Formative Assessment Ideas and Tools

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PLTW Built in Formative Assessments

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Limitations of Built In Assessments

  • No way for teachers to see student answers
  • Students can click on hints to get answers (when available) without really understanding what is going on
  • Great resource to have but students don’t always use as intended and teachers don’t know what students understand without additional measures in place
  • LONG activities. If you wait until they submit you may not be aware of issues in time

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Maximizing Our Efforts (and Time)

Blood Typing - 1.1.4 in PBS (Will see again briefly in 4.1.3)

  • Concept in first 3 courses (add additional elements in HBS (5.3.2 Transfusion Confusion) and MI(4.3.2 Find a Match)
    • Content delivered in different method in each course
  • Things to consider (Template)
    • Number of Days
    • Goals and Framework
    • Meaningful Vocabulary
    • Possible Misconception Points
    • ideas for formative assessments at different stages

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Brainstorm - Formative Assessment Ideas During Class

Self Assessment Ideas

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Teacher Initiated Assessment Ideas

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Brainstorm - Formative Assessment Ideas End of Section

Exit, Homework, Review at beginning of next class

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How to decide when to use what?

  • Tips and tricks for analyzing lessons to determine when to use different forms of assessment
  • Template

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Time to Put This Into Practice

  • Groups of 2 to 4 who teach the same courses
  • Template
  • Choose 3 lessons you know your students struggle with and would benefit the most from having feedback
    • Search for templates for student self-assessments and for you to record progress
    • Try out several of the technology components highlighted
    • Choose several different methods to use for each assignment

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Contact Info

Becky Howell