Possible Evidence for CSTP 5

Assessing Students For Learning

Standard Element Source of Evidence Evidence that

demonstrate that
standard
Lesson Planning Teacher uses initial assessments
to guide group work for future
lessons/assignments
5.1 Applying knowledge of the
Classroom Observation Teacher walks around room to
purposes, characteristics, and
check for understanding
uses of different types of
assessments Class Profile Teacher gets assessment data
from previous teachers and
administration to identify levels
of development

Student Work Analysis Teacher identifies what works

and what doesn’t work during
lessons by determining levels of
student understanding

Classroom Observation Teacher determines how

successful a lesson was by
looking at levels of student
understanding
5.2 Collecting and analyzing
assessment data from a variety Assessment Data/Data Analysis Teacher uses a variety of
of sources to inform sources to understand student
instruction. progress moving toward their
learning goals

Sources of assessment data

-student work analysis

-standardized tests

-informal assessments

-teacher made tests

-exit tickets

5.3 Reviewing data, both Student Work Analysis Teacher evaluates student work
individually and with to determine next steps for
colleagues, to monitor student instruction
learning
Grade Level Meetings Grade level meetings are held
weekly; grade level planning is
discussed as well as discussing
individual students who need
extra support
 Possible Evidence for CSTP 5
Assessing Students For Learning

Standard Element Source of Evidence Evidence that

demonstrate that
standard
Assessments Teacher selects realistic learning
goals that are appropriate for all
students based on entry level
assessment data provided by
previous teachers and
administration
5.4 Using assessment data to
Lesson Planning Teacher plans lessons with
establish learning goals and to
differentiation in mind so that all
plan, differentiate, and modify
students are reached within the
instruction
lesson

Student Work Teacher uses student work to

analyze what next steps should
be taken for whole group
instruction as well as small
group work

5.5 Involving all students in Assessments Teacher regularly has students

self-assessment, goal-setting, assess their own work as well as
and progress monitoring other student’s work to gain a
better understanding of what is
expected

Class Assignments/Rubrics Teacher uses rubrics to help

students see exactly what is
expected to complete an
assignment

Collaboration Teacher discusses goals as a

whole group to help students
understand the goal of the
lesson

5.6 Using available technologies Technology IXL is used for both Math and
to assist in assessment, Language Arts - Teacher keeps
analysis, and communication of track of student reports
student learning
Classroom Observation or Teacher gives rubrics to
Lesson Plan students and explains what is
expected for any given
assignment

Communication Documents Report cards, emails, and the

Remind app are all ways in
which the teacher
communicates student progress
to parents.
 Possible Evidence for CSTP 5
Assessing Students For Learning

Standard Element Source of Evidence Evidence that

demonstrate that
standard

Teacher communicates regularly
with parents both formally and
informally. Teacher sends home
progress reports and report
5.7 Using assessment
Parent and Family cards. Teacher also sends home
information to share timely and
Communications a lot of classwork through the
comprehensible feedback with
Wednesday folder. Information is
students and their families
given on the homework packet.
Emails and the Remind app are
used regularly for
communication with parents