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  Case: Not Enough Time in the Day
Mr. Johny often administers formative assessments to gain an understanding of what his students have learned and where they are in their learning processes, but can't find the time to analyze the data obtained from the assessments to effectively drive his instruction. His planning time is usually consumed with meetings and conferences. He also coaches basketball and doesn't get done with practice until 7:30. By the time he gets home, he is too tired to study data and determine where to go from that data. He feels that his planning time should be open for this. What could he do to become more effective?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I am actually having the exact same problem! One solution is to not rely on assessments that you have to take home and grade. Formative assessments don't have to be pencil and paper. A formative assessment could include taking a poll of this who understand, those who need additional support, and those who are completely lost. This could be done just like a "heads down, thumbs up" type game so that students won't be ashamed of responding truthfully.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this solution and I think it could be helpful in this situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 9:04 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: We get caught up in having to grade many different things. I think a quick poll is the best way to go!
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:03 am
Rated By: havebu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a helpful solution.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:16 am
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
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Rated On: October 14, 2019 2:10 am
Rated By: guXyLy