9 ways to get the most from pre-diagnostic assessments.
Nov 27, 2021
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Educational expert Neil Almond and experienced educator Tom Oakley discuss the importance of pre-diagnostic assessments in education. They explore personalized approaches to maximize benefits, enhance lesson planning, and support teachers for improved student outcomes. The conversation highlights practical strategies for adapting teaching methods to address individual student needs, emphasizing the significance of filling gaps in understanding and avoiding assumptions about student progress.
Utilize pre-diagnostic assessments to identify student knowledge gaps for effective planning strategies.
Thoroughly prepare for assessments by understanding curriculum progression and using interactive tasks.
Consider optimal timing and environment for assessments to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
Deep dives
Exploring Teach Like a Champion 3.0 and Curriculum Readings
The podcast episode delved into Neil's reading of 'Teach Like a Champion 3.0' by Douglas Move, emphasizing the flexibility of dipping in and out of the book to explore teaching techniques like checking for understanding. Tom discussed his readings around curriculum, referencing a blog about misconceptions and an insightful piece on learning by McCray. Both educators highlighted the importance of revisiting teaching strategies and seeking out misconceptions.
Understanding Pre-Diagnostic Assessments
The conversation shifted to pre diagnostic assessments, focusing on its purpose in gauging what students already know to inform teaching strategies. The significance of identifying student knowledge gaps through pre diagnostic assessments for effective planning was underscored, emphasizing the need to map out starting points and provide personalized support for students based on their understanding levels.
Strategies for Maximizing Pre-Diagnostic Assessments
The discussion further outlined strategies for optimizing pre diagnostic assessments, such as thorough preparation by understanding curriculum progression and prerequisite concepts. Practical considerations like utilizing multiple-choice quizzes or interactive drawing tasks were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of creating a conversational and manipulative-rich environment to engage students effectively.
Use of Complete Maths for Adapting Lesson Planning
Teachers utilize Complete Maths to adapt their lesson planning based on student data provided by the platform. By assessing prerequisites through Complete Maths, teachers can identify immediate gaps in student knowledge. This enables teachers to adjust lessons by addressing important foundational concepts before proceeding with advanced topics. For example, a teacher used the platform to understand that vocabulary understanding was a prerequisite for teaching prime numbers up to 100, leading to a focused vocabulary lesson.
Balancing Assessment Timing and Environmental Factors
Teachers are advised to consider optimal timing and environmental conditions when conducting assessments. Avoiding assessments during times of student fatigue or distraction ensures accurate data collection. Additionally, providing a calm and focused assessment environment is essential for obtaining reliable assessment results. Teachers should refrain from compromising assessment conditions to maintain the integrity of the data collected. By prioritizing assessment timing and environment, educators can enhance the effectiveness of diagnostic assessments.
Episode 48: In this week's episode I'm joined by Neil Almond and Tom Oakley as we sit down to explore pre-diagnostic assessments and how to get the very most of them in the classroom. Whether you're new to the profession, an experienced school leader or somewhere in between, there is something here for everyone. This could possibly be the most important topic we've covered so far...you decide!
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