Chilita Saunders

EDU 225
March 27, 2016
Instructor Sonya Berges

Part 1: Assessment Technology

Please use the link below to complete the online assessment:

http://my.questbase.com/take.aspx?pin=9038-6026-7845
Student webpage link: quiz posted under student resources:
http://chilitasaunders.weebly.com/

This assessment is intended to be formative. The teacher must measure what the students
know to find out where they currently stand with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. It allows for the student to define the terms and also use their critical thinking skills by
filling in the number patterns. Each number line either uses some form of addition, subtraction,
multiplication or division for a specific number, for example, on number line may be a
multiplication of two, the student must figure out what number is missing, once they have
figured out the pattern. Once the assessments are complete, teachers can use the data to find out
where each student is and start their lessons where the instruction is needed. Some students may
need a refresher and some students may already be at the content level.
Answer key to Mathematics: Pop Quiz 1
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Take away
Many
Cut in half
Increase
4 & 8 (Add 2)
9 (Multiply by 3)
2, 6, 10 (Subtract by 2/or add by 2)
6 (Divide by 3)

Part 2: Blog Post

Introduction
Student-centered technology in the classroom is really important for children today.
Almost every teacher has implemented lessons that involves the use of technology in the
classroom. Eventually, in the future, mostly all students will have adapted to some sort of
technology that goes along with the teachers lesson plans. Today, students play an active role in
their education and they are responsibly taking the next steps to learn how to properly use
technology. Technology acts as a tool and guide for 3rd graders to adapt to the online environment
to use multiple sites, apps, and other programs to help them successfully complete and
comprehend a new lesson.
Technology to Facilitate Ongoing Efforts to Assess Student Learning
Teachers will use multiple computer programs to assist with different lessons that are
implemented in the classroom. There are millions of software programs that teachers can chose
from to present to their students. If one program is a little harder for some students, it is
necessary for the teacher to find a program that creates balance in the classroom. All students
must be able to operate the software correctly and the teacher must make sure that the program
properly functions. By doing so, teachers can measure the outcome of these programs by
assessing students, using data collection, and collecting feedback from their students to make
sure that the program effectively works. For 3rd grade classes, a teacher may use basic software
programs, such as a mathematics software, a reading software, and a spelling software, since
these are the basic courses that surrounds the learning environment. A 3rd grade student will just

be stepping foot into the technology world, so the teacher would have to make sure that the
programs are not too difficult.

Time 4 Learning
One of the programs that could be implemented is a mathematics software. Most third
grade teachers do not need multiple math programs for assistance because students of that grade
level is still learning basic math. For this software, math lessons are built upon what the students
have already learned in 2nd grade. This software program introduces basic addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, number lines and rounding. Eventually, the program excels and students
will learn about decimals, fractions, and money. Students should not move onto the next lesson
without first grasping and applying these concepts to their everyday life skills. These programs
are usually introduced in a fun-filled learning environment (Time 4 Learning, 2016).
Sylvan Tutoring
Since reading is also an essential skill to have to excel in the learning environment, I
think that it is very important to implement a reading software in my classroom. Most 3rd grade
students have a hard time grasping onto information quickly, so it is not unlikely that you will
have a few students that need the extra attention. While most teachers cannot lose focus on the
other children that do receive the information properly, they still have a responsibility to the
students who do not receive the information fast enough. This is where programs like Sylvan
Tutor are essential to implement in the classroom. It is a programed designed for students to
receive extra help in areas that they find difficult to excel in. This program offers tests that
teachers can use to assess students learning (Sylvan Tutoring, 2016).
Achieve 3000

Achieve 3000 is a five step literacy program. This software focuses on English/language
arts. This program seems pretty interesting because it allows for students to be assessed as well
as receive feedback. This program will measure what a student already knows before any reading
is done. The students are then able to read an article following test questions. This allows for
students to have a chance to reflect and also add on to what they already know. The activities
prepared for this program will get a student actively engaged in critical thinking where they can
discuss the reading topics out loud. It is important that group lessons take place so that teachers
receive multiple opinions from students and different perspectives (Achieve, 2016).
Formative and Summative Assessments
Formative assessment is a wide variety of methods that teachers use to conduct
evaluations of student comprehensions, learning needs, and progress during a specific lesson or
course. Whereas, a summative assessment is used to evaluate a students learning at the end of a
unit, for example, a midterm exam or a final project. Formative assessment will allow teachers to
identify the students strengths and weaknesses. The students will also have a chance to see what
areas they are slacking in. This gives the student enough time to fix the areas that need more
attention. The summative assessment will summarize the students learning to see if the student
received the information as indicated (Marchand & Furrer, 2014). The mathematics software
would be used as a summative assessment. It is basically testing what students should have
grasped and multiple similar questions to what the students have already learned will
acknowledge that. Sylvan tutor software and achieve 3,000 for reading and language arts will be
used accommodated by formative assessments. These are lessons where teachers would want to
see what the students know already, and where they need to start in the lesson to catch them up to
speed with the rest of the students.

Pros and Cons of using Technology to Facilitate Assessment

There are pros and cons to using technology in the classroom to facilitate assessments.
Most students are comfortable with traditional paper and pen assessments. Teachers must also
prepare students to complete assessments using technology because technology will eventually
become an essential part of students learning (Glazer, 2014). Some students will not be able to
function as well as others during such a drastic transformation in the classroom so it is best that
teachers move at a steady pace and introduce technology as needed. Formative assessment is a
powerful solution that enables educators to more readily monitor progress and improve students
achievements. Almost every teacher will at some point use formative assessment. It is a good
idea to find out what the students know, what they need to know, and what the teacher will do to
get them to them level. The summative assessment will measure the students strengths to see if
they accomplished their goal. The formative assessments should be designed to engage students
attention, enhance learning, and have students become committed to self-evaluation. Online
assessments have become an advantage to most students, because they do not have a limited time
set to complete the assessment (Marchand & Furrer, 2014). Students are also able to repeat a
quiz if needed, and the students get instant feedback. Summative assessment are assignments like
power points. It allows for the student to have their own perspective of the lesson, giving the
student a chance to be open with their learning experience. I believe that a mixture of both
assessments will get students to where they need to be today.
Should a teacher only use technology to assess student learning? Why or why not?
It is not such a good idea for the teacher to only use technology to assess students
learning. It is not ideal that all students know how to use technology. A student can be assessed in
multiple ways in the classroom, for example; stand up presentations, traditional pencil and paper

essays, and so on. Most students can prove that they understand a lesson better without using
technology because it is far less complication. Some students are hands on learners and prefer to
work without the use of technology.
What is the importance of assessment technology in connection with the ISTE standards?
Technology is very important in the classroom setting. According to the ISTE standards,
teachers must introduce technology at all levels and make sure that students understand and
implement the skills that they are taught to move forward. Teachers are able to correct areas of
concern and by receiving students feedback they can fix the curriculums that are being taught
today as soon as the issues are discovered. Teachers must insure that they are giving their
students a fair trial and the technology must match the students grade level standards (ISTE,
2016).
Concluding Paragraph for Software to Support Assessment
It is essential that teachers, at some point, introduce technology to assess their students
for different content areas. Students must stay up to speed with the use of technology and
teachers must make sure that technology is properly being implemented. There are multiple
software tools available today where teachers can use formative and summative assessments with
the use of technology to do so to measure their students skills. It is necessary to target areas that
show concern so that students can get the best learning tools to move forward. Mathematics,
reading and language arts are some of the basics lessons where students must start at a basic
level to move forward, so it is necessary to use multiple software tools to continue measuring
these areas. If students lack in these major areas, they can be in danger of falling behind the rest
of the students in their grade levels. These programs will make sure that teachers catch when a
student need serious help.

References
Achieve 3000. (2016). Accelerating Literacy Gains for All Learners. Information retrieved from
http://www.achieve3000.com/learning-solutions/english-language-arts/

Glazer, N. (2014). Formative Plus Summative Assessment in Large Undergraduate Courses:

Why Both?.International Journal Of Teaching & Learning In Higher Education, 26(2),
276-286.
ISTE (2016) Essential conditions. Information retrieved form
http://www.iste.org/standards/essential-conditions/assessment-and-evaluation
Marchand, G. C., & Furrer, C. J. (2014). Formative, Informative, and Summative Assessment:
The Relationship among Curriculum-Based Measurement of Reading, Classroom
Engagement, and Reading Performance.Psychology In The Schools, 51(7), 659-676.
Sylvan Tutoring. (2016). Third Grade Reading. Information retrieved from
http://www.sylvanlearning.com/tutoring/reading/programs/3rd-grade-reading
Time 4 Learning. (2016). Third grade learning software. Information retrieved from
https://www.time4learning.com/third_grade_software.shtml