Five Ways to Simply Incorporate Self-Assessment.
Where am I Now? Teaching students to self-assess and set goals for next steps can be a challenge. You may not know that it is simple and easy. What if we start simple though? I guarantee our students will become more aware of their journey. Below are five simple ways to include self assessment in your classroom.
1. Chips, Buttons, and Connect Cubes.
For young student who require immediate gratification or if they have not made the connection between effort and success, these simple pieces will help you out. You can put chips in a jar, buttons on a string, or connect cubes. As they master each learning target, they collect, connect, or place in the jar.
2. Learning Chains
You can complete a chain with paper. The chain could say, "I have learn to_______, My evidence is____________." When students master the learning target, they get to complete the link and save it in an envelope or make a chain to hang on the board, desk, or locker. If you don't want it to be individual. Make a class chain every time someone accomplishes a goal!
With elementary-age students, it is important to explain this tool using same vocabulary.
"What have I done well? (That is my star)
"What can I do next? (Thats my stair)
As the teacher you help them think through what they are going to write for their "Stair" The student has to understand that they are going to be the one to achieve the star not you.
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To keep track of these conferences. Use a binder or folder. The conferring sheet is helpful (pictured above) So is the sticky note sheet (pictured below). You can actually place sticky notes on these and it will print!
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4. Turn in Bins
Grab these labels to help your classroom self assess their work on a basic level. Studies show that students who are partners in their own assessment show increased engagement in all subject areas, and are more likely to become lifelong learners. Also, students who are taught to analyze their own learning show increased motivation to learn
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Purchase a Sterlite 3 drawer desktop unit. Add the labels inside. Students can place their work in the drawers according to how they feel about the task.
5. Posters
Use posters in class while you instruct to get immediate feedback from your students with a quick hand signal. Post these in the front of the room for everyone to see and be reminded what they are.
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I love how formative assessment requires students to be at the center of their learning. They need to understand their strengths and weaknesses so they can learn how to deal with them. Finding extra time to do this can be a challenge. That is why it is important for us to find a starting point. I am hoping that these resources can help you on your journey to self assessment in the classroom.
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