Episode 2: MY ATM CARD (Available Tests and Measures)

       Name:                     Camille Frances M. Luis

       Course:                   Bachelor of Secondary Education

       Resource Teacher:          Mrs. Eliza De Leon

       Cooperating School:        Isabela National High School

MY TARGET:

          At the end of this activity, you will be adept in designing, using, and interpreting results of objective tests.

MY TOOLS:

INITIAL NOTES

Name of the School Observed:  Isabela National High School School Address:  Claravall St., San Vicente, Ilagan, Isabela Visited Date:  December 11, 2014 Grade / Year Level:  Fourth Year Ilang-ilang Subject Area:  Mathematics

Teacher’s Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to:      a. define the unit circle and the circular functions of ɵ in any quadrant in terms of x, y and r.      b. find the circular functions of ɵ with respect to the unit circle.      c. graph the unit circle.

Desired conditions and criterion levels of the learning objectives: The learning objectives set by the teacher guides the flow of the discussion and the way she executes the method of assessment. It serves as a guideline upon conducting an activity for a better understanding of the topic. The students were able to understand the lesson as the teacher lets them use their skills in analysis and perform it with themselves as the discussion goes on – providing supplementation when needed.

Other notes: It is important to use appropriate methods and strategies that would help achieve effectively the supposed learning outcome. To make the learning more progressive, the teacher must let the students work with themselves to see how well they apply what they have acquired during the discussion.

DESIGNING PEN-AND-PAPER TEST

Table of Specification
Objectives	Test items	Test placement
Knowledge
To find the values of the circular functions of ɵ with respect to the unit circle, where r=1.	5	Test I. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Process/skills
To determine the remaining functions of ɵ under the given conditions.	10	Test II. 6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,14,15
Understanding
To evaluate each expression by substituting the value of the function of the given angle.	5	Test III.  16,17,18, 19, 20

ANALYSIS:

1.   Do you think the teacher’s learning objectives was appropriately assessed by your test items?

       Yes, I think the teacher’s learning objectives was appropriately assessed by the test items. The test items were constructed based on their discussion about the unit circle and the circular functions.

2.   Why do you have to study the teacher’s learning objectives prior to developing an assessment tool?

       Studying the teacher’s learning objectives prior to developing an assessment tool is of utmost importance. Since assessment tools check the understanding of students, we need to make sure that the assessment tool being used is connected to the teacher’s prepared set of objectives. We can only say that the learning outcome is validly assessed if the assessment measures what it intends to measure. The alignment of the learning objectives with the assessment tool assures the accuracy of the assessment used.

                                                                                                               

REFLECTION:

Write your personal reflection of thoughts and feelings regarding Peace Concept on Focus. Share your reflection with your FS teacher and classmates.

    

PEACE CONCEPT ON FOCUS

    Learning is an active process which requires the learner to work with and apply what they have acquired to their everyday life with the teacher playing the major role as information deliverer and environment controller.

    A classroom that is free from distractions and is well-managed by the teacher-in-charge can create an environment that is conducive to learning. It promotes focus and interest which can encourage students to perform well inside the classroom.

    A student’s performance depends on the environment that he/she’s working on. Improvement in performance will be visible if the teacher can successfully create a healthy psychological climate in learning and a peaceful classroom atmosphere. There is mutual respect and better understanding of the diverse learners in the teaching-learning process resulting for a more effective learning outcome.

   The teacher will be able to choose the most appropriate and effective methods and strategies in teaching and assessing the learner in the learning process when there’s peace concept on focus.

Episode 1: MY ASSESSMENT LIST

         Name:           Camille Frances M. Luis                            

       Course:         Bachelor of Secondary Education                          

       Resource Teacher:         Mrs. Eliza De Leon        

       Cooperating School:       Isabela National High School      

MY TARGET:

            At the end of the activity, you will be competent in identifying and naming different assessment methods used in the classroom.

MY TASK:

• Observe at least three classes and make a list of the assessment methods used by teachers.
• In my list, classified assessment methods as to authenticity and conventional and alternative.
•  Describe how each assessment method was used, including my personal observations.
•  Confer with my FS teacher for the assessment list.
•  Reflect on my assessment.     

MY TOOLS:

        As you visit schools and observe assessment practices in at least three classes, document your observations using the activity forms provided for you in this reference. For your pen-and-paper test items, customize a table of specifications, and prepare the test material based on the prescriptions of the school where you do class observation.

CLASS 1 OBSERVATION
Name of the School Observed:  Isabela National High School School Address:  Claravall St., San Vicente, Ilagan, Isabela Visited Date:  December 11, 2014 Grade / Year Level:  Fourth Year Subject Area:  Mathematics
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION
Oral Questioning Performance Test (Board work)		The teacher asks questions in relation to the topic which is all about the Unit Circle.                          The class was enthralled and was definitely participating with the activity because of the way the teacher executes the method of assessment.                          Students were able to consolidate their mathematical thinking and understanding and the teacher provides supplementation after the question has been answered.   After the discussion, the teacher conducted the activity. She gave problems to be solved by the students on the black board. It aims to assess student understanding by illustrating the unit circle; labeling its angles and showing its solution.

CLASS 2 OBSERVATION
Name of the School Observed:  Isabela National High School School Address:  Claravall St., San Vicente, Ilagan, Isabela Visited Date:  December 11, 2014 Grade / Year Level:  Grade 8 Subject Area:  Mathematics
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION
Pen-and-Paper Test (Quiz)		It is the most common used method of assessment.                             The teacher gave a 25-item quiz related to their past lessons about perpendicularity and parallelism to assess the students' knowledge and skills in problem analysis.                                                    The students participated and were all identifying and solving the problems independently.

CLASS 3 OBSERVATION
Name of the School Observed:  Isabela National High School School Address:  Claravall St., San Vicente, Ilagan, Isabela Visited Date:  December 11, 2014 Grade / Year Level:  Grade 7 Subject Area:  Mathematics
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION
Oral Recitation Paper-and-Pencil Test (Seat work)		The students were asked questions regarding their past lessons about finding the common monomial factor to see if they understood the lesson well.                                                                                                                              The teacher discussed another lesson which is about finding the Greatest Common Factor (GCF). After the discussion, the teacher gave a seat work.                                                    The seat work as necessary to assess their understanding about the topic.

CLASSIFICATION TOOLS ASSESSMENT SHEET
Name of the School Observed:  Isabela National High School School Address:  Claravall St., San Vicente, Ilagan, Isabela Visited Date:  December 11, 2014 Grade / Year Level:  4  th  year, Grades 7 and 8 Subject Area:  Mathematics
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE ASSESSMENT METHOD WAS USED
Oral Questioning    Performance Test (Board work) Paper-and-Pencil Test         -             Seat work; Quiz		The students were asked questions during the discussion of the topic to assess their understanding and to see how well they explain their answers to questions being asked.                            The teacher encouraged the students to recite and she then provides the needed supplementation regarding the topic. Students were chosen randomly. Every answer was given a corresponding point.                                                                               The teacher held an activity in which the students could apply their knowledge about the topic and skills in illustration and problem solving in front of the class. Instead of calling the names of those who volunteered, she draws from a list of their names and let them solve the problem on the board.                                                                                                The teacher held pen-and-paper assessment to assess their skills and ability in solving mathematical problems.                  They were given test items which they have to solve given the allotted time. She moves around to ensure that nobody is cheating.

    

                

ANALYSIS

1.    Was there a variety of assessment methods used by the teacher? How relevant was / were the assessment method / s used?

    Yes, there was a variety of assessment methods used by the teacher - oral questioning, performance test, paper-and-pencil test, etc. Assessment tools are used to measure the students' knowledge and skills. Using varied tools in assessing the teacher helps the students to have comparative data that provides valuable information on how well the students are meeting the learning outcomes.

2.   Do you think the expected students' learning behaviors indicated in the objectives were properly and appropriately assessed through those assessment methods?

      The expected students' learning behaviors indicated in the objectives were properly and appropriately assessed through those assessment methods. It was said to be effective because the instructional objectives has been attained. The students were able to understand the lesson, perform the given tasks and demonstrate their mathematical skills in analyzing problems.

REFLECTION

                Assessment tools check the understanding of students. It is the process of gathering and organizing quantitative or qualitative data into an interpretable form to have a basis for judgment or decision-making through traditional assessment (paper-and-pencil test); alternative assessment (performance tests, projects, portfolios, journals, etc.); Authentic assessment (test that reflect real-life situations or experiences).

               The teacher should use a variety of assessment tools in in assessing the students' helps the teacher to have comparative data that provides valuable information on how well the students are meeting the learning outcomes. Classroom assessments should be clear, valid and reliable, and should provide opportunity to all students to demonstrate achievement.

                Based on what I have observed, the teachers 'methods of assessing the students' knowledge and skills were effective. The students were able to meet the learning objectives and to perform the given tasks set by the teacher.