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  Case: Formative/Summative Assesments in Kindergarten
In our school system we have recently been given a new assessment policy. We must complete seven formative assessments and two summative assessments in each subject in each nine weeks. I teach kindergarten and every subject. I have had many struggles with making this policy appropriate for my kindergarten class. Oftentimes, these students can not write yet and can not read yet. Any suggestions for making this policy more kindergarten appropriate?
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I teach Pre-K and I too run into that problem. Pictures and circles are a good way to start. A formal assessment based around basic lines, circling, and alphabet are the beginning. Also I would use chart paper during large group so that the students can practice on it, to introduce the concept of your assessment the first 9 weeks, so that by the middle of the 9 weeks they understand what you are asking. I have tried it with Pre-K and they are able to circle the picture and choose what does or does not belong. At least it is a start for those students that do not read or write.
 
     
     
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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 idea, I would do this.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 2:35 am
Rated By: qyryMa
 
     
     
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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: This solution is useful because it provides examples of how to solve the issue
Rated On: October 21, 2014 8:31 pm
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
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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: This is a great idea. You can also walk around to students and have them explain to you their work. Then you can write down their responses.
Rated On: February 17, 2015 3:17 pm
Rated By: sezyQe
 
     
     
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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: This is a great idea, I think it would help out.
Rated On: February 20, 2015 5:05 am
Rated By: ehaZeb