Proficiency-Based Assessment: Process, Not Product

by Troy Gobble, Mark Onuscheck

Overview

With this user—friendly resource, teachers will discover how to close the gaps between assessment, curriculum, and instruction by replacing outmoded assessment methods with proficiency—based assessments. Learn the essentials of proficiency—based assessment, investigate why this kind of assessment has a key relationship with teaching and learning, and explore evidence—based strategies for successful implementation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936763542
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	09/30/2015
Series:	Solutions
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

About the Authors xi

Introduction 1

A Lack of Clarity 2

The Why of Formative Assessment 2

The How of Formative Assessment 3

The What of Formative Assessment 3

A New Strategy 4

Five Phases of Implementing Proficiency-Based Assessment 5

Structure of This Book 7

Chapter 1 Beyond the Formative and Summative Divide 11

Recognizing the Need for Proficiency-Based Assessment 12

Understanding the Role of Proficiency 14

Incorporating the Elements of Proficiency-Based Assessment 15

Element 1 Proficiency-Based Targets 15

Element 2 Proficiency-Based Instruction 20

Element 3 Proficiency-Based Reflection 29

Key Points 35

Chapter 2 Preparation 37

Our Team's Story 38

The Four Commitments of Proficiency-Based Assessment 49

Commitment 1 Establishing Proficiency-Based Targets 50

Commitment 2 Creating Learning Gradations 56

Commitment 3 Using Targets Effectively in Instruction 59

Commitment 4 Developing Assessment Literacy 63

Key Points 66

Chapter 3 Incubation 69

Our Team's Story 71

The Four Combinations within Proficiency-Based Assessment 77

Combination 1 Proficiency-Based Targets and Instruction 77

Combination 2 Assessments and Process 83

Combination 3 Assessment Structure and Frequency 90

Combination 4 Instruction and Assessment 96

Key Points 101

Chapter 4 Insight 103

Our Team's Story 104

The Four Insights of Proficiency-Based Assessment 110

Insight 1 How Students Think Is More Important Than What They Don't Know 110

Insight 2 Assessment Does Not Verify Learning; It Supports It 115

Insight 3 There Are Three Essential Elements of Teaching 117

Insight 4 The Three Essential Questions of Assessment for Learning Have Deeper Corollary Questions 119

Key Points 121

Chapter 5 Evaluation 123

Our Team's Story 124

The Four Imperatives of Proficiency-Based Assessment 130

Imperative 1 Provide Students with Ample Opportunities and Time to Reflect 131

Imperative 2 Create Strong Learners 133

Imperative 3 Shift Assessments From a Verifying Tool to a Learning Tool 137

Imperative 4 Create Proficiency-Based Accountability 139

Key Points 145

Chapter 6 Elaboration 147

Our Team's Story 148

The Four Realizations of Proficiency-Based Assessment 153

Realization 1 Students Don't Always Use the Same Thinking During an Assessment That They Used When Studying 154

Realization 2 Errors Can Be Informative 158

Realization 3 Students Must Be Active Learners 161

Realization 4 Teachers Must Avoid Feedback Distortion 164

Key Points 165

Epilogue: Professional Learning as a Creative Process 167

Reference and Resources 169

Index 173