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Module 4 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

Module Description

This module covers attributes of a balanced assessment system representing various types of student learning data. There is a discussion relevant to the purpose of standardized assessments. The Educational Data Use Scope of Study framework is used as a tool to develop a balanced assessment calendar that includes ongoing, periodic, and one-time assessments administered for formative and/or summative purposes. Participants will be given access to the Educational Data Use Scope of Study framework and an assessment calendar that will be completed during the module. The module includes 3 sections (parts 1, 2, and 3). This module is NOT mastery-based; therefore, all participants are exposed to the same activities and content.

Learning Goals

Part 1 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

  • Increase knowledge of considerations for narrowing the focus of a data use purpose
  • Increase knowledge of data use contexts within a balanced assessment system

Part 2 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

  • Increase knowledge of how the Educational Data Use Scope of Study framework may be used to build a balanced assessment system

Part 3 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

  • Increase knowledge of how the Educational Data Use Scope of Study framework may be used to build a balanced assessment calendar

SLDS Data Use Standards

  • K.1.A Question Formation: Knows which questions can be answered with data and how to identify the nature and extent of the data needed to answer questions
  • K.1.D Types of Measures: Knows various types and purposes of ASSESSMENTS and other MEASURES
  • K.1.E Data Metric: Knows that MEASURES can be broken down into data metrics, which are calculated for ANALYSIS and monitored for changes
  • K.2.D Data Context: Knows the circumstances and purposes for which data are collected
  • S.1.B Alignment: Aligns question(s), type of data needed, and measurement tools (e.g., ASSESSMENTS, surveys, etc.) with goals and objectives
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Module 4 Part 1 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

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Module 4 Part 2 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

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Module 4 Part 3 - Balanced Assessment System and Assessment Calendar

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