Synthesized Chptr6: Assess

Team 4 (Ryan, Renee, Mackenzie, Aaron)

Write a brief abstract of the chapter.
This chapter in assessing gives teachers some information about creating good test questions. The chapter begins by suggesting using a variety of questions on the test, thus making it more interesting and in some ways easier for the kids. Wormeli also mentions making the test efficient for your students, and asking them to “double record” their answers so they don’t accidentally get one wrong because they miswrote an answer. There is also a large section making the test clear and not confusing, and also keeping in mind time restraints for the students. He also mentions adding some fun into the test, and then shifts into making sure the test properly assesses what you want, and the questions pertain to the instruction. To close the chapter Wormeli mentions having questions on your test asking the students if the test met their expectations. Lastly, he mentions tiering certain questions on the test to make sure they are appropriate for certain classes/students.

How did you connect to the reading and briefly reflect on your thoughts?
Mackenzie liked how the chapter gave the tips about tests including how changing the appearance of a test can make it a better assessment. Renee liked the chapter but did question the suggestion about immediate feedback and how waiting a day before giving results may motivate students. Aaron agreed with the chapter’s perspective about testing for understanding and making sure our tests can’t be passed by luck. I liked the section of the chapter about time restraints and “outside factors” that may affect our students as they take the test because those weren’t things I would have thought of.