Performance Assessment and Standards Based Curricula : The Achievement Cycle

by Glatthorn, Allan A.; Bragaw, Don; Dawkins, Karen; Parker, John

• ISBN13: 9781883001483
• ISBN10: 188300148X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-01-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Table of Contents

1 UNDERSTANDING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE	1	(18)
Clarifying the Essential Concepts	3	(8)
The Achievement Cycle	3	(2)
Standards-Based Curricula	5	(1)
Performance Assessments and Related Terms	5	(2)
Assessment-Driven Instruction	7	(4)
Teaching to the Test and ADI	8	(3)
Teaching to the Test	8	(1)
Assessment-Driven Instruction	8	(1)
The Fundamental Difference	9	(1)
Rationale for Using ADI	10	(1)
Authentic Learning	11	(1)
Organizing for the Tasks	11	(4)
Overview of the Book	15	(1)
References	16	(3)
2 DEVELOPING A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM	19	(20)
Understand Key Concepts	21	(2)
Content Standards	21	(1)
Performance Standards	22	(1)
Opportunity to Learn Standards	23	(1)
Develop the Content Standards	23	(6)
Develop a Comprehensive Set of Content Standards	23	(2)
Refine the Comprehensive List	25	(2)
Secure Teacher Input	27	(1)
Develop the Final Draft of the Standards	28	(1)
Identify the Benchmarks	29	(4)
Review Decisions About Content Emphasis	29	(1)
Identify Standards for Continuing Development	30	(1)
Decide How Benchmarks Will Be Identified	31	(2)
Analyze the Constraints	31	(1)
Develop Initial Draft	31	(1)
Secure Teacher Review	32	(1)
Develop the Final Products	33	(2)
Summary of the Processes	35	(2)
References	37	(2)
3 DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE TASKS AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS	39	(22)
Allocate Task Development to Schools	41	(1)
Decide About Curriculum Integration	42	(2)
Arguments Supporting Integration	42	(1)
Arguments Questioning the Use of Integration	42	(2)
Make Preliminary Plans	44	(6)
Develop a Comprehensive Plan	44	(3)
Categorize the Standards	47	(1)
Develop a Long-Term Plan	47	(3)
Develop the Performance Task	50	(8)
Administer and Evaluate the Results of the Performance Assessments	58	(1)
References	59	(2)
4 USING ASSESSMENT-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION	61	(12)
Understand the Importance of Unit Planning	63	(1)
Analyze the Performance Task	64	(2)
Block-in the Unit	66	(1)
Review the Unit Scenario	67	(1)
Sketch-in the Lessons	68	(1)
Prepare the Unit for Evaluation	69	(1)
Arrange for Evaluation of the Unit	70	(1)
Implement the Assessment-Based Unit	70	(1)
References	71	(2)
5 FOSTERING AUTHENTIC LEARNING	73	(12)
The Nature of Authentic Learning	75	(4)
Throughout the Learning Experience	75	(3)
The Steps in the Learning Process	78	(1)
Precautions in Using Authentic Learning	79	(4)
Authentic Learning Is an Individual Matter	79	(1)
Authentic Learning Requires the Acquisition and Use of New Knowledge	80	(1)
Authentic Learning Requires Reflective Dialog	80	(1)
Authentic Learning Is More Than Activity	81	(1)
Authentic Learning Requires Feedback	81	(1)
Authentic Learning Is Affective and Cognitive	82	(1)
References	83	(2)
6 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN SOCIAL STUDIES (Don Bragaw)	85	(20)
The Historical Context	87	(2)
Social Studies Standards	89	(2)
Uniting Standards and Assessments to Guide Instruction in Geography	91	(5)
National History Standards and Performance Assessment	96	(1)
Synthesizing Standards and Performance in Social Studies	97	(3)
Summary: Using Curriculum Standards in Social Studies	100	(2)
A Concluding Note	102	(1)
References	103	(2)
7 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN SCIENCE (Karen Dawkins)	105	(18)
Developing Standards in Science	107	(7)
Decide on a Basis for Curriculum Organization	108	(1)
Decide on the Relationship of Knowledge and Skills	109	(1)
Decide on Strands and Standards	109	(1)
Decide About Specific Benchmarks for Each Standard	110	(1)
Analyze the Benchmarks	111	(1)
Mastery Benchmarks	111	(1)
Incorporated Skills	111	(1)
Enrichment Benchmarks	111	(1)
Add Any Needed Mastery Benchmarks	112	(1)
Summary: Curriculum Standards in Science	112	(2)
Designing Performance Assessments	114	(4)
Standards Related to Scientific Inquiry Skills	114	(1)
Standards Related to the History and Nature of Science	115	(2)
Standards With Real-World Applications	117	(1)
Using Assessment-Driven Instruction	118	(2)
Teaching Inquiry Skills	118	(1)
Teaching About the History and Nature of Science	119	(1)
Teaching Real-World Applications	119	(1)
References	120	(3)
8 USING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN MATHEMATICS (John Parker)	123	(34)
Using the Mathematics Standards to Develop Curricula	125	(8)
Status of the Standards	130	(3)
Summary: Curriculum Standards in Mathematics	133	(1)
Performance Assessment in Mathematics	133	(16)
Using Assessment-Driven Instruction in Math	143	(6)
Traditional Problem	144	(1)
Authentic Assessment Version of Problem	145	(4)
Designing Assessment-Based Units in Mathematics	149	(3)
A Concluding Note	152	(3)
References	155	(2)
9 THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS	157	(32)
Developing Standards in English Language Arts	159	(7)
Decide on the Strands and Standards	159	(1)
Decide About the Use of Specific Benchmarks	160	(1)
Analyze the Benchmarks	161	(2)
Check Mastery Benchmarks Against High-Stakes Tests	163	(1)
Add Any Needed Mastery Benchmarks	163	(1)
Prepare for Controversy	163	(1)
Summary: Curriculum Standards in English Language Arts	164	(2)
Designing Performance Assessments	166	(8)
Reading and Literature	168	(2)
Writing	170	(2)
Designing the Writing Tasks	171	(1)
Maintaining a Writing Portfolio	171	(1)
Language Study	172	(1)
Speaking and Listening	173	(1)
Mass Media and Information Processing	173	(1)
Using Assessment-Driven Instruction	174	(11)
Teaching Writing	174	(6)
Teaching Literature	180	(5)
References	185	(4)
10 IMPLEMENTING THE ACHIEVEMENT CYCLE	189	(13)
Using a General Implementation Strategy	191	(5)
Ensure That the Organizational Structures Are in Place	191	(1)
Develop a Research-Based Change Strategy	192	(1)
Train the Project Planning Council	193	(1)
Orient All Those Involved	193	(1)
Develop a Flexible Long-Term Planning Calendar	193	(2)
Provide Intensive Training for School Administrators	195	(1)
Appoint, Train, and Monitor the Work of Task Forces	195	(1)
Implementing Curriculum Development	196	(3)
Determine Scope of Curriculum Development	196	(1)
Identify Priorities	196	(2)
Develop Subject-Specific Planning Calendar	198	(1)
Provide Training for Teachers Involved	198	(1)
Evaluate and Revise	199	(1)
Provide for Curriculum Alignment and Monitoring	199	(1)
Implementing Performance Assessments	199	(1)
Implementing Assessment-Driven Instruction	200	(2)
A Concluding Note	202	(1)
References	202