Formative Assessment
Formative Assessment of Vocabulary Knowledge
Formative or Informal Assessments are used on a daily basis to gather information on learners, what they are learning, and what they need to learn. Often, a classroom that infuses formative assessment becomes a student-centered classroom. When teachers use these assessments, they are more attuned to students' learning. They are constantly searching for clues as to what student know or don't know and are then responding to those clues. In this classroom environment, students feel more comfortable to take risks and develop self-reliance.
Formative Assessment Strategies for Students' Vocabulary Development:
Formative or Informal Assessments are used on a daily basis to gather information on learners, what they are learning, and what they need to learn. Often, a classroom that infuses formative assessment becomes a student-centered classroom. When teachers use these assessments, they are more attuned to students' learning. They are constantly searching for clues as to what student know or don't know and are then responding to those clues. In this classroom environment, students feel more comfortable to take risks and develop self-reliance.
Formative Assessment Strategies for Students' Vocabulary Development:
- Anecdotal records.
- Student work samples and analyzing student work.
- Checklists.
- Portfolios that include students' engaging in goal-setting and reflection on their learning over time.
- Thumbs up, thumbs down.
- Observations.
- Teacher Questioning.
- Student-Generated Questions.
Fist to Five- Use for Vocabulary Instruction
This is a great way for educators to determine the varying levels of exposure of students have had when it comes to a specific vocabulary word:
0- I have no idea of the meaning.
1- I've heard of the word.
2- I've seen the word.
3- I know the word.
4- I can give an example of the word.
5- I can give the definition in my own words.
This is a great way for educators to determine the varying levels of exposure of students have had when it comes to a specific vocabulary word:
0- I have no idea of the meaning.
1- I've heard of the word.
2- I've seen the word.
3- I know the word.
4- I can give an example of the word.
5- I can give the definition in my own words.