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
Sales rank:	555,842
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