Innovations in Assessment Design
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Rethinking Assessment: �Supported by the ALP Grant
Working to Operationalize our Strategic Plan:
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Our Problem of Practice:�Our current assessment approaches are not adequately preparing students for their futures.
Our Theory of Action:
If students have more of an active role in the assessment process, then they will be more engaged in the learning process.
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Why Student-Led Assessment?
Lesson 1:
Testing is an event. Assessment is a process.
Lesson 2:
Lesson 3:
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Our Approach: �Building a Networked Improvement Community (NIC)
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Staying Focused & User Centered:�FCPS Assessment Innovation Team
These schools have helped us develop & pilot capstone experiences for 3rd, 5th, 8th, and 10th & 12th grades and stepping stone/cornerstone assessments for all other grades
Crossfield ES |
Garfield ES |
Mosby Woods ES |
Navy ES |
Oakton ES |
Oakton HS |
Rachel Carson MS |
Riverside ES |
Stratford Landing ES |
Stuart HS |
Waples Mill ES |
Woodlawn ES |
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Our Capstone Design Principles
Student-driven Topic, Inquiry and Research with Mentor/Advisor input and feedback
Interdisciplinary product that demonstrates an understanding of multiple perspectives and multiple content / discipline areas
Extended learning process includes multiple checkpoints toward intended learning outcomes and is a reflective process with on-going forms of feedback
Outcome is useful to real-world (service project or community improvement)
Outcome is shared with real-world audience
Demonstrates proficiency toward high academic standards, content knowledge & Portrait of a Graduate attributes
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