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Standard 2 - Academic Performance Classroom Evaluation and Assessment

Published: 10/16/2012 1:28 PM

The school uses multiple evaluation and assessment strategies to continuously monitor and modify instruction to meet student needs and support proficient student work.

Performance Expectations:
The school leader creates both a focused mission to improve student achievement and a vision of the elements of school, curriculum, and instructional practices that make higher achievement possible.
The school leader uses data to initiate and continue improvement in school and classroom practices as well as student achievement.
 
Indicators for this Standard:
2.1a - Classroom assessments of student learning are frequent, rigorous, and aligned with Kentucky's core content
2.1b - Teachers collaborate in the design of authentic assessment tasks aligned with core content subject matter
2.1d - Test scores are used to identify curriculum gaps
2.1f - Performance standards are clearly communicated, evident in classrooms and observable in student work
2.1g - Implementation of the state-required Assessment and Accountability Program is coordinated by school and district leadership
2.1h - Samples of student work are analyzed to inform instruction, revise curriculum and pedagogy, and obtain information on student progress

Suggested reading materials realtive to Standard 2

Allen, D. &  McDonald, J. (1992). The Tuning Protocol:  A Process for Reflection on Teacher and Student Work

Arter, J. A. (1996). Assessing Student Performance Professional Inquiry Kit

Cawelti, G. (2004). Handbook of Research on Improving Student Achievement (3rd ed.)

Johnson, R. S. (2002). Using Data to Close the Achievement Gap:  How to Measure Equity in Our Schools

Marzano, R. J. (2000). Transforming Classroom Grading

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J. & Pollock, J. E. (2001). Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

McTighe, J. & Thomas, R. S. (2002). Applying Understanding by Design to School Improvement Planning. (Audio tape)

O’Shea, M. R. (2005).  From Standards to Success

Popham, W. J. (2001). The Truth about Testing: An Educator’s Call to Action

Standards in Practice. The Education Trust

Tomlinson, C. A.  (2001). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of all Learners

Wiggins, G. (1998). Educative Assessment:  Designing assessments to inform and improve student performance

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​Susan Allred
Next-Generation Schools and Districts
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