ASK Process
"ASK"
Assessing Student Knowledge
Purpose SEE IMPORTANT LINKS BELOW
To provide a process that allows both student and teacher to determine the level of learning achieved as it relates to the core content by grade level.
Implementation Process
Following is a listing of activities needed to implement ASK:
- Develop a checklist of desired outcomes focused on student achievement based on the Core Content and the Program of Studies.
- Develop questions related to the sub-categories (strands) of the Core Content.
- Create assessments that include multiple strand core content questions that contain both review and preview questions.
- Set up a schedule that allows regular assessment (weekly if applicable).
- Review each question with class after grading (mini lessions of review/future expectations).
- Create individual and class graphs that plot progress after each quiz.
Benefits
Following are some of the benefits of implementing ASK:
- Teachers and students know what the standard/expectation is for each subject for the year.
- Teachers and students always know where they are in relation to the standard as well as the rest of the class.
- The process allows a teacher and students to assess at any given time throughout the year with ample time for the teacher to make adjustments or improvements in student progress.
- Provides an excellent measure or evaluation at any time during the year to a principal or parent.
- Allows students to practice graphing with a practical application.
- Data available immediately to allow reaction to needs of both student and teacher.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ASK CHECKLISTS AND EXAMPLES IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS AND GRADE LEVELS
Click here to view progress made using the ASK process in Math - Middle School Level