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This document highlights Chapter 5: Using Classroom Assessment Data of Assessment for the Diverse Classroom: A Handbook for Teachers from the Florida Department of Education. Though the document makes reference to the Sunshine State Standards, the principles conveyed are applicable to classrooms in any state. Simply substitute your state standards where the Sunshine State Standards are mentioned.
Chapter 5 provides information on how to turn the assessment data into information teachers can use and share with others. The chapter describes three ways the classroom assessment data can be used.
Under "Using Assessment Data for Students," the chapter offers several techniques for monitoring student progress, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and providing feedback.
In regard to "Using Assessment Data for Improving Instruction," the chapter provides a four-step approach to use for improving instruction.
Pertaining to "Using Assessment Data with Administrators," the chapter suggests how classroom assessment data can be used in conjunction with state assessment data to assess curriculum weaknesses and identify students who need further intervention.
To view Chapter 5, click on the source document and advance the PDF document to page 71.
Source:
Assessment for the Diverse Classroom: A Handbook for Teachers, Copyright, Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
This product was developed by the Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities Project through the Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University, funded by the State of Florida, Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B.
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