Formative Assessment Practices in Teaching

Hannah Sevilla and Greg Banks discuss how chemistry teachers can align with new science standards by adopting responsive teaching practices. They emphasize the importance of formative assessment strategies that focus on understanding student thinking. The video outlines four core practices: eliciting, noticing, interpreting, and acting. Examples are provided to illustrate prescriptive versus responsive teaching methods. The video concludes with a call to explore online resources for further learning.

What is the main goal of the new science standards discussed in the video?

• To increase the number of chemistry classes

• To focus on responsive teaching practices

• To reduce the workload of teachers

• To eliminate chemistry from the curriculum

Which of the following is NOT one of the four core practices in formative assessment?

• Memorizing

• Noticing

• Interpreting

• Eliciting

What does the practice of 'eliciting' focus on?

• Revealing students' thinking

• Grading students' exams

• Organizing classroom activities

• Assigning homework

How does a prescriptive approach differ from a responsive approach in teaching?

• It focuses on open-ended questions

• It is less accessible and relevant

• It encourages student-led discussions

• It uses real-world examples

What is the focus of the 'noticing' practice in formative assessment?

• Focusing on the substance of student thinking

• Identifying students' handwriting

• Recording attendance

• Counting the number of students in class

In the example given, why might a student think Windex conducts electricity?

• Because it is used for cleaning

• Because it contains chemicals

• Because it is a liquid

• Because it is blue

What does the 'interpreting' practice involve?

• Making sense of students' ideas

• Correcting students' grammar

• Assigning grades

• Writing lesson plans

What is the goal of the 'acting' practice in formative assessment?

• To give students more homework

• To reduce classroom time

• To guide and support student learning

• To increase the number of tests

How can teachers act responsively according to the video?

• By focusing only on correct answers

• By ignoring students' misconceptions

• By building on productive student thinking

• By using a single teaching method

What did the study find about teachers' noticing and interpreting practices?

• They are always linked to acting practices

• They are the same as grading practices

• They are independent of acting practices

• They are irrelevant to student learning