A single case study was used to examine two middle grades mathematics teachers' use of short-cycle formative assessment strategies. Data was collected using multiple sources to provide a description of this single case. Participant change in knowledge of short-cycle formative assessment strategies was collected and analyzed through participant pre- and post-interviews and targeted instructional support was provided through professional development sessions designed to meet diverse needs of participants. Participant change in use of short-cycle formative assessment strategies was collected and analyzed through classroom observations using Assess Today observation protocol and targeted instructional support was provided through post-observation conferences with written feedback. Findings from the study verified that changes in teachers' use of short-cycle formative assessment strategies were positively influenced by the targeted instructional support provided to each participant during the study. The study further indicated that an assessment of teacher's present knowledge and use of short-cycle formative assessment strategies should be considered before providing targeted instructional support to maximize the learning potential for each teacher. Future research is needed regarding the importance of building student self-efficacy through teacher use of short-cycle formative assessment, as well as the importance of involving students in the formative assessment process.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1011817 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Davis, Adreana A |
| Contributors | Pratt, Sarah, Wheeler, Ann, Ezzani, Miriam, Espirvalo, Pamela, Subramaniam, Karthigeyan, Eddy, Colleen |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 191 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Davis, Adreana A, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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