Categories: All - assessment - differentiation - engagement - expression

by Rachel McIntyre 5 years ago

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Assessing Understanding and Application of Problem Solving

The text discusses the integration of problem-solving skills within an educational framework that emphasizes diverse learning strategies and differentiated assessment. It highlights the importance of universal design in education, which accommodates various learning styles and needs through the use of multiple representation and engagement methods.

Assessing Understanding and Application of Problem Solving

Assessing Understanding and Application of Problem Solving

Cognitive Development

Modes of Learning
Kinesthetic

Act out the problem Relate problem to own life Use The Arts to

Reading/Writing

Paraphrase / rewrite questions Write steps out in a plan

Auditory

Talk through the problems Share solutions Orally

Visual

Draw Pictures Use Manipulatives

Curriculum

The Arts
Can findings be presented through The Arts
Science
Make problems related to Science Curriculum
Social Studies
Make problems related to the S.S. Curriculum
Mapping Skills
Literacy
Media Literacy

Creating Media Texts

Oral Communication

Speaking to Communicate

Listening to Understand

Reading

Reading for Meaning

Writing

Developing and Organizing Content

Mathematics - Problem Solving is one of the Processes
Data Management and Probability
Patterning and Algebra
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Measurement
Number Sense and Numeration

Differentiated Assessment

Assessment OF Learning
Specific Expectations met
Overall Expectations met
Big Ideas
Assessment AS Learning
Monitor Success
Checking for reasonableness of responses
Evaluate chosen plan
Allows students to offer opinions and make judgements
Students and peers monitor progress throughout problem solving
Assessment FOR Learning
Communication
Selection of Problem-solving strategies

Universal Design

Affective Networks
Provides multiple ways to engage students
Strategic Networks
Provides multiple pathways for student action and expression
Recognition Networks
Uses multiple ways to present information