Lesson Week Reflection
Lesson Week Reflection
Assessment Results
According to the results of the math assessment, 17 students received full points for the activity
and 5 students received half credit. Since most of the class has mastered the math concepts
assessed in the activity, the next steps will focus on providing additional support and enrichment
opportunities for those students who received half credit. During their math centers, I would have
students complete a shape puzzle. As students had been working with shapes a lot, I expected the
majority of the class to do well on the activity.
On this assessment, 13 students received full points, 8 received 3-4 points, and 2 received 0-2
points. These results indicate that about half of the class needs further instruction in the learned
concepts. If this lesson was continued on the second day, I would review the properties of
different objects. During this review, I would emphasize key concepts such as shape, size, color,
texture, and weight. Next, students would brainstorm ways that they could change those
properties.
For the picture match activity, 15 students got 4 points, 4 students got 3 points, and 4 students
got 2 points. Although the majority of students did well on the assessment, these results show
that not every student has mastered the concepts. The next day, I would do another read aloud
and have the students complete a graphic organizer as a whole class. The teacher would call on
volunteers and guide students through the process of filling it out. As for whether or not the
results were expected, students did better than I thought they would. The text I chose was
somewhat above their level due to the scripted curriculum so they recalled more information than
I thought they would.
Per the scoring guide, 14 students received 5-6 points, 7 received 3-4 points, and 2 received 1-2
points. Similarly to the other assessment results, most of the students completed the picture
matching activity easily. In a follow-up lesson, I would engage students in a virtual history
museum tour. Students would view artifacts from the past that would help them understand how
things have changed from the past to present day. The results were expected.
Feedback
Upon reflecting on the feedback given to the class and the two students with differentiated
scoring, I do think that each student received feedback that provided insight into their learning
about the content. Their feedback told them what they did well and, if needed, what they could
improve upon. Some of the concrete ways I would remind the students of their feedback would
be to have them review the feedback next time a similar activity is done. I would also have them
use the feedback to continue an activity. For example, for the quilt activity, students used their
designs to put together a mini quilt the next day. Based on their feedback, they were able to do
this.
Reflection
One thing I learned in regard to assessment and feedback is the importance of using a variety of
assessments. Using diverse methods allows educators to gather a more holistic picture of
students’ strengths, weaknesses, and progress. It is important to understand different learning
styles and how to cater to them. Additionally, I learned that feedback is a powerful tool for
promoting student growth and improvement. When student receive timely and constructive
feedback, it enhances their motivation and engagement in the learning process. Feedback can
boost their confidence and encourages them to actively participate in their education. Something
I would have done differently during lesson week would be to utilize self or peer assessments
more. Self and peer assessments provide valuable opportunities for students to reflect on their
own learning and engage in critical thinking. By evaluating their own work, students can gain a
deeper understanding of the criteria for success. It fosters a sense of ownership in the learning
process and encourage students to take responsibility for their own growth and improvement.