Data Lit

Personal communication is often overlooked as an assessment method, yet it is probably more frequently used than any of the other methods. In this episode, we explore how to use personal communication to collect evidence of what students know and are able to do, as well well as highlight ways in which students themselves can play a role as co-assessors. Double, K.S., McGrane, J.A., Hopfenbeck, T.N...

We continue our analysis of assessment methods by learning about extended written response. Often considered just a tool for language arts, we explore how every teacher can leverage extended response assessments to reveal and provide feedback on student learning. Yet doing so isn’t always easy, so tune into this episode to learn how to maximize this assessment method. Resources from the episode: S...

This episode kicks off the Assessment Method series by diving into the first of the 4 methods discussed - Selected Response. During the episode we provide examples of how we each used selected response items in our classes, as well as share how this method can enhance the characteristics of feedback. There’s even a sports reference thrown in just to show that assessment discussions are not just li...

Before we launch into our first series on Assessment Methods, we wanted to take a moment to explore just what the purpose of assessment is.  After an odd-but-hopefully-insightful potty-training analogy, each host shares a different model for what assessment means: A hamburger, the latin roots of the word, and a three-legged stool.  We then chat about what these models reveal about assess...

Welcome to the Data Lit podcast! We're kicking off our show with a brief introduction to our hosts, all of whom work for the Data, Research, and Accountability department for Wake County Public Schools. We then discuss the series we'll cover in our first season, highlighting some of the main topics we'll hit. You can learn more about the show and send a message to the hosts at www.wcpss.net/datali...