Description
Differentiation is a key element that helps you address the individual needs of your students and empowers them to thrive academically. One of the best ways to support differentiation in your classroom is by using pre-assessment. In this course presented by educator Dr. Colleen Boyle, teachers will explore different types of pre-assessment data and learn to make decisions based on that data to plan differentiation in their classrooms. After taking this course, you will gain a deep understanding of the purpose and features of pre-assessment and how to incorporate it into your instruction.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn about:
- Formal pre-assessments
- Informal pre-assessments
- Using data for differentiation
- Using data for grouping
2016 ODE Teacher Competencies: f, g
NAGC Teacher Preparation Standard: 3.3, 3.4
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Susie – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
interesting
Jennifer – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Different types of assessments are important.
Angela – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was good.
Amy – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course contained a lot of information on assessment types to see what the students needs are
Gabe – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
dsfa
Meshell – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –
It had a lot of repetitiveness in the lessons. Was good info but longer than really needed to be.
Katherine – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
good information with good scenarios.
Jodi – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Instructor did a great job with examples and a variety of options. I like the ideas she shared!
Teri – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –
The class was well done and stressed the need for pre-assessment and why it is necessary
Andrea – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
It made me think about pre-assessment and how best to use it.
Patricia – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I enjoyed analyzing the samples. It helped me practice what was being presented.
John – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Good, solid, practical instruction in pre-assessment; uses examples that one could imagine being applied in elementary or secondary classroom.
Nathanael – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Alyssa – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
None
Heather – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –
Nice real world examples to practice analyzing data.
Katie – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –
very useful information
Dori – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The information on types of pre assessment and how to use that data to differentiate was very helpful.
Allison – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
informative
Rebecca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course for planning!
Dawn – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in understanding how to use different kinds of pre-assessments in a variety of settings.
Trisha – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great presentation Colleen!
Andre – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Great course to see which students are gifted and what we can do to help feel like they are learning in our classrooms.
Katiuska – ANGLETON ISD (verified owner) –
Great trainning about pre-assessments and differentiation.
John – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
I feel that this course was very informative and thought provoking.
Patricia D. – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave a very good explanation of how Pre-tests can be utilized with the gifted learner.
Kevin – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Great course about different types of pre-assessment and how you can use the data to plan instruction.
Marc – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Informative
Marlayne – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I think this course validated what we, as teachers, need to do in order to be sure our gifted students are challenged so that they my reach their full potential.
Mara – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Pre-assessment for differentiation
Todd – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Great. Thanks.
Karla – TRIAD LOCAL (verified owner) –
I thought this virtual course was very informative. It provided me with some ideas and insight on how to better decide when to adjust my instruction/pacing.
Ashley – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
The data analysis was helpful.
Neena – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Excellent course
Sarah – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Overall, not bad, but examples and discussion are largely geared toward teachers of younger students. Didn’t offer much in the way of concrete help for high school teachers. Did offer a good introduction and overview for teachers who do not/have never used pre assessments to guide differentiation.
Maribel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
good presentation
Alyson – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
It was informational.
Melissa – 588 Co-op (verified owner) –
It had a lot of information that I had already heard before, but it was good to have a refresher.
Brenda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very informational
Christine – CLYDE-GREEN SPRINGS EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Very general information- I feel like this was taught in undergrad college teaching courses.
Idalia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information
Brittany – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
It was a nice course to learn a little more about why pre-assessment is so important for gifted learners.
Stacy – CARDINAL LOCAL (verified owner) –
The course material was beneficial.
Karen – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
This was a great course to take to help reinforce the importance of pretesting students. It gave some great suggestions that can be used in the classroom. Also, it helped explained what to do with the data that was collected.
Christina – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Kari – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
I really liked that the reflection questions of this class are about making classroom decisions based on different types of pre-assessments.
Robin – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
She’s a great teacher that is easily understood and makes valid points for all students, not just the gifted.
BRIANNA – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
She had great ideas and useful information. I just wish I could’ve seen the handouts of data to really make the course more useful.
Abby – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
Great course!
Heidi – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
I like the idea of the strategy “Most difficult first.”
Noemi – FT SAM HOUSTON ISD (verified owner) –
The course was well versed.