Question

dentify and describe two authentic assessments used to observe and collect data that positively benefit student growth or possibly highlight areas of concern

Answer 1

• One assessment that can be used to track student growth is Response to Intervention (RTI). RTI is an assessment that applies to all students in identifying the student’s instructional needs. RTI provides the framework for determining what strategies could be most beneficial to increase student achievement. These services may be provided by a variety of personnel, including general education teachers, special educators, and specialists. While RTI models may vary from state to state, most models consists of 3-4 tiers.
• The MAP Growth assessment gives each student the opportunity to see how much they have grown—and can motivate them to make growth goals.Assessment data from MAP Growth can be used to inform students and parents about academic progress, as well as to guide teaching, so data conversations will most likely be multi-faceted.