One of the most widely-used criteria for student growth is "half way …
One of the most widely-used criteria for student growth is "half way to a perfect score." Suppose a unit test is scored as a percentage, with 100% a perfect score. If a student scored 35% on a pre-test, then the "half way to perfect" growth criteria would require that student to score 67.5% on the post test to demonstrate "adequate growth." While popular and easy to implement, there are some end-case problems with this criteria. For example, a student who scores 94% on a pre-test would need to score 97% or higher on the post-test to show adequate growth. This might be a very difficult goal to reach. On the other end, a student receiving a 10% on a pre-test would only need to score 55% or higher on the post-test. While much more likely than the first example, this could result in students with "failing" post-test scores showing "adequate growth" for that unit. This Google Sheet allows educators to experiment with a few alternate parameter-based models (linear, quadratic, or brachistochrone) based upon either "mastery" (e.g., a perfect score) or some other value representing "proficiency" (e.g., 80%), as well as setting minimum adequate post-test scores.
Free practice modules for Spanish language educators Introduction to Oral Proficiency Levels …
Free practice modules for Spanish language educators Introduction to Oral Proficiency Levels is a free open educational resource that can help Spanish teachers gain a foundational understanding of how to evaluate Spanish speakers. The resource includes 17 video-based practice modules designed to strengthen your understanding of the ACTFL Speaking Proficiency Guidelines and to help you evaluate the speaking levels of your language students.
The purpose of these materials is to help future public school teachers …
The purpose of these materials is to help future public school teachers of Spanish in their assessment of learners' levels of proficiency. These materials not only present videos of learners interacting with an interlocutor, but also direct the viewer to notice features about the learners' language and proficiency levels. The website also presents information on proficiency levels to help the viewer develop a greater awareness of differences in learner language.
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