EDSPE 510: Classroom Measurement

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EDSPE 510 Classroom Measurement Evaluation
Overview

• Owen R. White, Ph.D.University of Washington

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Purpose of Course

• Prepare each student to
• Collect precise information about pupil progress
• Make timely and appropriate decisions about
  program changes
• If/When to change
• What to change

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General Topics

• The core Precision Teaching
• Pinpointing instructional targets
• Describing instructional plans
• Assessing daily pupil progress
• Charting progress
• Related Issues
• Putting Precision Teaching into perspective
• Establishing performance aims
• Writing instructional application goals
• Making data-based decisions

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Class Structure

• Preparation
• Reading
• Practicing
• Class Session
• Study/consultation (10 min)
• Discussion (80 min)
• In-Class Probes (15 min)

• Break (10 min left over from probe time)
• Presentation / Demonstrations of next weeks
  material
• Projects
• Teacher-Manager
• Learner-Manager

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Reading Assignments

• See class syllabus
• Required
• Complete before each class session
• Recommended
• Help in understanding material
• Download from class web site

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Proficiency Probes
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Probe Tips

• See syllabus for schedule
• See Probes on class web site
• Descriptions
• Materials
• Keep up as best you can
• Just finished everything by end of quarter
• Work ahead whenever possible
• Make aim, then
• Set aside move on to others
• Go back later to raise grades

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Attendance

• Optional
• Nice to hear, but not necessary
• Communicate via email
• owhite_at_u.washington.edu
• Click top-right of any class web site menu
• Attach assignments / materials
• Meet before / after class
• Meet outside of class
• By appointment
• Location
• Small groups?

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Grading

• Performance product
• Each assignment graded as proportion of
  performance aim achieved
• Final grade 4th root of (SFWFSPProjects)
• Grade ratio standards
• X1.0 aim B (3.0)
• To get 4.0
• Must at least get aim on each assignment
• Must exceed aims by average of x1.25
• Implications
• Must get some score on everything
• Reach aim, then raise easiest
• Finish probes early so can retake
• See Grades on class web site for details
• Grade summaries

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Miscellaneous

• Grading privacy
• Waive rights use common folder
• Submit all work in envelope with your name
• Materials
• Download from web site
• Binder/folder brought to class
• Notes to instructor
• To bring special materials to class, review work,
  etc.
• Place note in hand-in folder
• Email instructor whenever possible