Graduate Education Assistance

Directions: Please review attachment entitled ‘Merit Sample Standardized Test Scores’ for test scores. This is a STEM Assessment Course, please use state standards for Florida (see attachment Geometry 20-21 at a Glance). PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE STANDARD IN ITS ENTIRETY! This is due within 30 hours.

Data-Based Instruction and Assessment for STEM

When planning for instruction and assessments, it is crucial to examine performance data in order to modify and adjust instruction and assessments. This not only promotes student progress, but also helps to meet the diverse learning and academic needs of all students.

Geometry is key content to all areas of STEM, because it is utilized in science, technology, engineering, and math. Review the “AzMerit Sample Standardized Test Scores within High School Geometry.” Imagine that these are last year’s geometry results from your high school for the students currently in your classes.

Based on the student assessment results, create a 500-750 word assessment analysis action plan describing how you will adjust your instruction to close learning gaps. Include in your plan:

· A state geometry standard to integrate with your content area

· Patterns and gaps in learning identified within the data

· At least 2-3 supplemental resources to integrate into your content area instruction and rationales to explain how they would be utilized

· Minimum of 2-3 lesson topic ideas with rationales that address the specific gaps in student achievement

· At least 2-3 assessment ideas to monitor student progress in attaining the content

· How to provide feedback to students on their progress

· How to work collaboratively with teachers in other content areas to support them in closing learning gaps