Module 6 Pre-Check

What is the purpose of using formative assessments?

• An assessment given prior to a lesson or unit to assess background knowledge. 

• An assessment given during a lesson or unit to support student self-reflection and teacher targeted instruction.

• An assessment given after a lesson or unit to assess student learning and help them reflect on their choices.

Answer explanation

Formative assessments are a great way to monitor progress throughout the learning cycle.

What is the best definition of an expert learner?

• A student who is purposeful, resourceful and strategic as they work toward learning goals. 

• A student who uses multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression to learn. 

• A student who always chooses the most responsible option on their first attempt.

• A student who has a high GPA and performs consistently above their classmates on standardized measures. 

Why do we need all students to become expert learners?

• We need more students to be proficient on standardized assessment measures. 

• We need more students to build their identity as learners and build agency in their learning so they can be successful in whatever path they choose in life.

• We need more students to become doctors and scientists.

• We need to have inclusive classrooms and can't include students if they aren't expert learners.

How we can offer multiple means of engagement in our learning environments? 

• Provide students with voice and choice, scaffolds for support, and options for extra challenges. 

• Show lots of movies, play games, and give out rewards for good work.  

• Make all learning fun! 

• Engagement is not as important as compliance. Students need to learn how to follow directions, sit still, and behave. 

What is the main difference between UDL and Differentiated Instruction?

• UDL focuses on providing equal learning opportunities for all students, while Differentiated Instruction focuses on providing different learning outcomes for different students

• UDL and Differentiated Instruction are the same thing

• UDL is a teaching approach that focuses on tailoring instruction to match the needs of individual learners, while Differentiated Instruction is a framework for designing flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences

• UDL is a framework for designing flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences, while Differentiated Instruction is a teaching approach that focuses on tailoring instruction to match the needs of individual learners

When examining your standards, do you have more content standards or method standards? Does that change the way you view your curriculum-design process?

Are you more comfortable providing students with choice or scaffolded instruction and why?