Assessment & Student Learning Evidence
My approach to assessment focuses on creating a comprehensive picture of student growth through diverse evidence. By integrating clear formative benchmarks, rigorous summative evaluations, and descriptive rubrics, I provide the high-expectation feedback necessary for student success. This portfolio showcases my commitment to reflective, data-informed instruction and the measurable growth of every learner in my classroom.
Measure of Student Learning: Foundational Literacy
Goal Statement:My MSL will measure the growth of 2nd-grade students in foundational literacy using the Wilson Fundations Dictation assessments. Success will be defined by a student's ability to increase their accuracy in applying phonetic rules and high-frequency word spelling by at least one tier (approx. 10-15 percentage points) from the baseline Unit 1 assessment to the summative Unit 5 assessment.
Higher Than Expected: 90% – 100% (Demonstrates near-perfect mastery of phonics rules)
Meets Expectations: 80% – 85% (Shows steady improvement and consistent application)
Lower than Expected: Below 80% (Indicates a need for tiered intervention or RTI)
Feedback Instrument
Fundations Dictation Assessment: Unit 10 Week 2 Day 5 Unit Test
- Student correctly utilizes known phonics patterns to correctly spell sounds and words. (1 pt)
- Student incorrectly spells a word or does not identify all known ways to spell a sound. (0 pt)
Scoring Hierarchy
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Dictate 2-3 sounds. Students write the letter(s) that make that sound. /ā/ /ī/ /ǝr/ /k/ /ong/
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Review Words
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Dictate 2-3 words from previous units to check for retention. Fainted, replay, trays, explain, crane
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Dictate 1-2 "Trick Words" (non-phonetic high-frequency words).
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America, country
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Dictate 2 sentences. Remind students to "check their capitals and periods" only after the sentence is written.
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I thought his painting of the school was great!
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We had to wait in the rain when the train was delayed