Point of View: What Does Formative Assessment Look Like in the College Science Classroom?

2016 ◽  
Vol 045 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Science Classroom ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
College Science

scholarly journals Formative Assessment: Revisiting the territory from the point of view of teachers

2011 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joëlle Morrissette
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Know How ◽  
Group Interviews

This research documented the know-how of five elementary-school teachers regarding formative assessment, working from their point of view on the question. Group interviews gave them the opportunity to negotiate their “ways of doing things,” by revisiting and elaborating upon assessment episodes that had been previously identified on classroom videotapes. An interactionist analysis served to describe the territory of formative assessment according to the range of their formal and informal “ways of doing things.”

scholarly journals Analysis of Implementation and Perception of Online Formative Assessment on Students’ Speaking Skill at Sukasada

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Gusti Ayu Agung Tania Gautami ◽  
Made Hery Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Formative Assessments ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Online Formative Assessment

This study investigated the perspective and the implementation of formative assessments by the teacher to the students in the SMPN 1 Sukasada. There were 1 English teacher and 11 students investigated as the informants. The data gained through closed-ended questionnaires and the teacher was interviewed by using Whatsapp chat. The result of this study shows that the teacher cannot assess the students’ speaking skill during this pandemic. In the point of view of students, they thought that speaking is important but, they do not have any gadgets to support their improvement in speaking skill. Based on this result the teacher has important role in developing the students’ language skills in order to achieve the objectives of the learning. The students also should be able to manage themselves during online learning. It is very challenging for both of participants in achieving the successes of the learning objectives.

scholarly journals Evaluación formativa para entornos virtuales en áreas de bases de datos [Formative evaluation for virtual environments in the areas of databases]

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilia Ana Sandoval Pineda ◽  
Jorge Enrique Quevedo Reyes
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Assessment Strategies ◽  
Entornos Virtuales

El artículo tiene como objetivo presentar la actualidad de la evaluación formativa en el tema de diseño bases de datos para entornos virtuales, en donde se mencionan las plataformas virtuales con sus estrategias de evaluación convencional para áreas afines con la ingeniería. Entre los principales aspectos en que se centra la revisión de la literatura esta la taxonomía de Bloom, entornos virtuales, plataformas y evaluación formativa. Desde el punto de vista teórico se centra en el tema de diseño de las bases de datos, las metodologías de evaluación y las diferentes alternativas para ambientes virtuales, enfatizando en los recursos y formas como se afrontan en la actualidad. También se tiene en cuenta el papel del estudiante y del docente en el proceso de evaluación y realimentación del aprendizaje. Luego de experimentar y evaluar desde el punto de vista evaluación formativa, tanto las plataformas estándar, como también los proyectos desarrollados por institutos y universidades, se concluye que las plataformas ni siquiera tienen en cuenta este tipo de evaluación y los resultados obtenidos por proyectos particulares no son suficientes para cubrir un proceso real y completo de este tipo de evaluación.Palabras Clave: Entorno Virtual, Evaluación formativa, Diseño de base datos.This article aims to present the current of formative assessment for the subject of database design for virtual environments where virtual platforms mentioned with conventional assessment strategies for areas related to engineering. Among the main issues focused review of the literature is Bloom's taxonomy, virtual environments, platforms, and educational assessment. From the theoretical point of view focuses on the design theme of the databases, assessment methodologies and the different alternatives for virtual environments, emphasizing resources and forms as encountered today. It also takes into account the role of the student and the teacher in the process of assessment and feedback of learning. After experimenting and evaluating from the point of view formative assessment, both standard platforms, as the projects developed by colleges and universities, it is concluded that the platforms do not even take into account this type of assessment and the results obtained for particular projects, not sufficient to cover actual and complete a process of this type of assessment.Keywords: Virtual Environment, formative evaluation, Designed data base

Instructional Strategies to Develop Graphing Skills in the College Science Classroom

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Harsh ◽  
Mikaela Schmitt-Harsh
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Science Classroom ◽  
Stream Ecology ◽  
Central Element ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
College Science ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
Complex Information

Given the importance of succinctly communicating complex information, proficiency in graphing is a central element of scientific literacy. Evidence indicates that learners of all ages and levels of expertise have difficulties in displaying and reading visual data. Numerous studies have investigated the enactment of various activities to improve graphing in the college science classroom, but most of this work has focused on graphing difficulties and the implications of general instructional strategies as part of a semester-long curriculum. Few studies have discussed how specific interventions can be implemented to effectively hone graphing abilities. We evaluated (1) five key instructional features of an inquiry-oriented stream-ecology unit that consisted of data collection and graphing and (2) the unit's impact on non–science majors' analytical skills. Comparing pretest and posttest data, as well as a supplemental questionnaire, student responses demonstrated substantial positive impacts on graphing skills and attitudes toward graphing. The results also highlighted features of the unit that were considered successful. Although we a describe a particular stream-ecology activity, the framework and design features we present can be applied to other case studies and across disciplines.

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