were implemented across the grade levels, then eventually it would improve student achievement and test scores. The interview with the principal focused on the use of authentic assessments in the classroom and the change process in the school. Question 1 asked, is the “What typical type of assessment given in the classroom”? He was very knowledgeable of the different types of assessment being used in the classroom. He noted that the use of formative assessment is increased greatly. These included but not limited to tickets out the door, warm-ups and teacher observation. Question 2 asked, there evidence of “Is authentic assessment being used in the classroom”? He stated I have noticed that “Yes, teachers are using it more than in the past. Teachers are using more performance task and projects not only to engage students in the learning process but to raise student achievement”. Question 3 asked, do you feel about traditional assessments”? He “How commented that they are quicker and easier to grade for the teacher. He also noted that because of standardized testing that it is important that we expose students to that type of testing method. Question 4 asked, you think differentiated instruction and “Do assessment increases student achievement”? Excitedly, he replied yes!! He stated, instruction and assessment involves the student in the learning process “Differentiated and engages students. The use of technology allows for the teacher and student to be creative in the classroom”. Question 5 asked, do you think drives the “What curriculum”? Without hesitation, he said standardized testing. He stated “Standardized testing is tied to federal funding. The curriculum is written and aligned to these test. Therefore; teachers tend to teach to the test”. Question 6 asked, can schools and “How teachers increase the time spent in school to optimize learning for the students”? He
were implemented across the grade levels, then eventually it would improve student achievement and test scores. The interview with the principal focused on the use of authentic assessments in the classroom and the change process in the school. Question 1 asked, “What is the typical type of assessment given in the classroom”? He was very knowledgeable of the different types of assessment being used in the classroom. He noted that the use of formative assessment is increased greatly. These included but not limited to tickets out the door, warm-ups and teacher observation. Question 2 asked, “Is there evidence of authentic assessment being used in the classroom”? He stated “Yes, I have noticed that teachers are using it more than in the past. Teachers are using more performance task and projects not only to engage students in the learning process but to raise student achievement”. Question 3 asked, “How do you feel about traditional assessments”? He commented that they are quicker and easier to grade for the teacher. He also noted that because of standardized testing that it is important that we expose students to that type of testing method. Question 4 asked, “Do you think differentiated instruction and assessment increases student achievement”? Excitedly, he replied yes!! He stated, “Differentiated instruction and assessment involves the student in the learning process and engages students. The use of technology allows for the teacher and student to be creative in the classroom”. Question 5 asked, “What do you think drives the curriculum”? Without hesitation, he said standardized testing. He stated “Standardized testing is tied to federal funding. The curriculum is written and aligned to these test. Therefore; teachers tend to teach to the test”. Question 6 asked, “How can schools and teachers increase the time spent in school to optimize learning for the students”? He
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