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Dq1 Some educators believe formative assessments to be essential components supporting the development of early learners that should be used arbitrarily. Do you agree?
Formative assessments are crucial to support early learners. These types of assessments allow teachers to check for understanding, allowing them to change directions for students' success. They should not be used arbitrarily as formative assessment should be planned to ensure students' understanding throughout the lesson. By combining formative assessment and scaffolding, teachers can promote critical thinking and ensure students grasp concepts. Formative
assessment helps teachers during lessons and planning as it provides a clear idea of where students are, revealing what they need to master the concepts being taught (Van De Walle et al., 2023). Some examples of formative assessments are thumbs up/thumbs down, exit tickets, polling websites (Kahoot), self-assessment, and answering questions during discussions. These assessments are not formal and low-stakes, lessening anxiety caused by summative assessment.
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Van De Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2023). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Teaching Developmentally (11th ed.). Pearson. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9780136818571/pdf2htmlex/index.html#page_Front
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Assessment data can guide both curriculum planning and instruction. Share two strategies that can be used to help early learners’ self-monitor or self-assess performance.
Students’ self-assessment is vital as they take responsibility for their learning. One strategy is for students to use the “Traffic lights” method in which they indicate their level of understanding by choosing green (good), yellow (partial), or red (little understanding). This method prompts students to think about what they are learning and how much they understand it. Another method
is “Exit cards,” in which, at the end of each lesson, students write about what they understood about the lesson. For example, students can write about what they understood, need clarification, or want to learn. Also, they can write about what they think is the most important part of the lesson (The Education Hub, n.d.). These strategies allow students to learn about themselves as learners and can lead them to improve their practice. As early childhood teachers, we must foster these skills in students as it can make them lifelong learners.
Reference
The Education Hub. (n.d.). How to successfully introduce self-assessment in your classroom. https://www.theeducationhub.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/How-to-successfully-
introduce-self-assessment-in-your-classroom.pdf
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