Exploring Foundational Principle :

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that

supports student learning”

“…teachers generally listen for the ‘correct’ answer instead of listening for what they can learn about the students’ thinking; they listen

evaluatively rather than interpretively. The teachers with whom we have worked have tried

to address this issue by asking students questions that either prompt students to think or provide teachers with information that they can use to adjust instruction to meet learning

needs.” – Leahy, S., Lyon, C., Thompson, M., & William, D. (2005)

Goals of this session Deepen knowledge and understanding of the

Foundational Principle – “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics

that supports student learning”

Connect this knowledge and understanding to a selected resource

Share this learning with your Team deciding how it may impact your Numeracy plan

Reading/ Reflecting upon Foundational Principle -

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”

As you read page 9, note the strengths and challenges evident in your FOS/District work

Explain how you know. What is the evidence of impact?

Marian Small

Author/Educator/Consultant

“Assessment”

How do Marian Small’s comments enhance understanding of the Foundational Principle -

“Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”?

Selected Resources

Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers, 2012–2013

Review/reacquaint yourself with the resource at your table.

• In your Math plan, how might you use this resource to implement the Foundational Principle - “Provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning”?

• Record ideas to share with your Board Team

Additional Resources

http://edugains.ca/newsite/math2/index.html

http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLNS/MathResources/MathematicsResourceInventory.pdf

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/capacityBuilding.html