Goal #3

 I want to increase my familiarity with various formative assessments and their effectiveness,
and to learn how to track student progress (as a result) throughout the duration of the
practicum placement.
 By completing this goal, I will demonstrate a devotion to professionalism as I am using this
experience as a learning curve to benefit my students and myself.

Related TQS(s)
Engaging in Career-Long Learning – A teacher engages in career-long professional learning
and ongoing critical reflection to improve teaching and learning.

Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge – A teacher applies a current and

comprehensive repertoire of effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to
meet the learning needs of every student.

Indicator(s) of Success
 I will know that I have successfully met this goal when I feel confident using at least three
different forms of formative assessment.
 I will know the extent to which I have reached this goal by the number of ways I feel
comfortable formatively assessing students.
 I will collect evidence of my professional growth by tracking the number of formative
assessments I can use comfortably and my ability to track student growth.

Action Resource(s) Timeline

Observe the use of formative  Observation notes
By the end of Week 1
assessment by my TA  TA and UC Guidance
 Clear assessment ideas
in the lesson plan
 Readings from EDUC
Use three different forms of
3504 (Evaluation of By the end of Week 2
formative assessment
Learning)
 Notes from EDUC 3504
 TA and UC Guidance
 Personal lesson
reflections
Adapt use of formative assessments  TA and UC Guidance
By the end of Week 5
based on experiences  Readings from EDUC
3504
 Notes from EDUC 3504
Reflection