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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Assessment Tool Using A Pocket Chart

I hate the thought of all the constant testing that is done in school.  One comment I got was," Don’t you want to know where you’re kiddos are at?” 

I  know where they are, and it doesn't  involve 30 or more minutes of testing each day.  That means I've lost 30 or more minutes of current events, reading a good book, or just good enriching language each day in my classroom!  I  don’t believe that's what we want to lose in our day. 
I’m not saying don’t assess, but I wanted to do it quick and effectively.  I use cards that I've made to do the assessment!  I laminate my cards and have them ready to go! 




There needs to be some type of assessment to guide my teaching in a direction of child learning and skills.
  • I want it done right away in the morning.
  • I want it done independently by the kiddos and quickly.
  • I  want it to be non-pressured.
  • It want to be a part of the scope and sequence of curriculum.
  • I want it done quickly and efficiently.

I started a morning pocket chart question that could be done with the kiddos
in a blink of an eye.

I have the pocket chart cards as one of the morning jobs before class time begins.  It's part of my morning jobs.





I don't keep track of the assessment in a record book, but I will jot down something I need to remember or want to note as an area of concern for a kiddo.  


This is what I like about the pocket chart questions and the information I get from it. 
  • Do the kiddos understand the concept?
  • Are the kiddos responsible in answering the card?
  • Can I evaluate in the blink of an eye?


Why not use a pocket chart to assess your kids? It's a great way to get information quickly!  Do you have any fast ways that work for you to assess your kiddos?




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