Module 2: Target Method Match Making and Assessment Blueprint

For Summative Assessments

A. Target-Method-Match

Unit Outcome # High Achievement Unit Outcome:

Math.K.4 Students will illustrate drawings and manipulate objects to produce and solve addition and subtraction equations.

Target Type Summative Assessment Method

(See Figure 4.3 in (The goal is to Triangulate—have 3 different
textbook) types of assessments for each unit, not each
Learning Targets for High Achievement Unit Outcome
component, but you can have more than one
(The Learning Targets should fulfill the High Achievement Unit Outcome and have a
K = Knowledge assessment method for each Learning Target.)
variety of measurable verbs from all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy.)
R = Reasoning
S = Skill Note: PA (Performance assessment)
P = Product includes creating Products or Projects

Learning Learning Targets K R S P SR WR PA PC

Selected Written Performance Personal
Target Include the number of each Learning Target, for example SS8.1.1 Response Response Product Communi-
Number (Social Studies 8th grade, Outcome #1, Learning Target #1) Project cation

Math.K.4.1 Compose and decompose numbers to 5 using pictorial and X X X X

numeric number bonds to model story situations.

Math.K.4.2 Organize composition and decomposition of numbers 6-8 X X X

using number bonds and identify patterns in number pairs.

Math.K.4.3 Demonstrate and construct addition stories with pictures, X X X X

numbers, and equations to solve result unknown equations.
Define what each numeral in an equation represents.
Math.K.4.4 Role play subtraction stories and match pictorial X X X
representations to the equation. Define what each numeral in
an equation represents.

Math.K.4.5 Define and organize part-part-whole relationships and X X

produce different combinations of numbers to 10 using
fingers, linking cubes, drawings, number bonds, and number
sentences.

Math.K.4.6 Calculate adding and subtracting numbers to 5 quickly and X X X

accurately and solve word problems with total unknown and
addends unknown to 10 using 5-group drawings, pictures,
and equations.

Math.K.4.7 Solve and prove subtraction story problems with drawings X X X

and number sentences.

Math.K.4.8 Identify patterns when adding 0 and 1 to numbers. Choose X X X

strategies to model and create a part-part-whole situation to
present to others.

B. Assessment Blueprint

Unit Outcome: Students will illustrate drawings and manipulate objects to produce and solve addition and subtraction equations.
 Learning Targets Target Type Assessment Method Sample Size
(knowledge, reasoning, (selected response, written (number of items or tasks
Include the number of each Learning Target, for example SS8.1.1 (Social performance skill, or product) response, performance or and the number of points)
Studies 8th grade, Outcome #1, Learning Target #1) personal communication)

Learning
Learning Targets
Target #

Math.K.4.1 Compose and decompose numbers to 5 using pictorial and Knowledge and Skill Written Response 2 items
numeric number bonds to model story situations. Performance 3 points each

Math.K.4.2 Organize composition and decomposition of numbers 6-8 Knowledge and Skill Personal Communication 3 items
using number bonds and identify patterns in number pairs. 2 points each

Math.K.4.3 Demonstrate and construct addition stories with pictures, Knowledge and Skill Written Response 2 items
numbers, and equations to solve result unknown equations. Personal Communication 3 points each
Define what each numeral in an equation represents.

Math.K.4.4 Role play subtraction stories and match pictorial Knowledge Selected Response 2 items
representations to the equation. Define what each numeral Performance 3 points each
in an equation represents.

Math.K.4.5 Define and organize part-part-whole relationships and Product Performance 2 items
produce different combinations of numbers to 10 using 3 points each
fingers, linking cubes, drawings, number bonds, and number
sentences.

Math.K.4.6 Calculate adding and subtracting numbers to 5 quickly and Skill Selected Response 2 items
 accurately and solve word problems with total unknown and Performance 2 points each
addends unknown to 10 using 5-group drawings, pictures,
and equations.

Math.K.4.7 Solve and prove subtraction story problems with drawings Reasoning and Skill Performance 2 items
and number sentences. 2 points each

Math.K.4.8 Identify patterns when adding 0 and 1 to numbers. Choose Knowledge and Performance 2 items
strategies to model and create a part-part-whole situation to Reasoning 2 points each
present to others.

C. Summary
I do not have any prior experience to creating learning targets or assessment blueprints, so while this assignment
was a bit of a learning curve for me, it did make me think deeper about how to effectively assess students. Matching
learning targets to assessment types required me to think about what I need to know about student learning and how I
can get that information. I have never put much thought into the target type, and in doing so, I made connections of what I
want students to be able to do, with Bloom’s taxonomy in mind. Matching learning targets to assessment types also
allowed me to be more intentional about truly assessing and having a system to collect assessment data and developing
assessments that will accurately portray student’s competencies. This experience also kept the assessments closely
aligned with the standards. While it will take me more practice, being able to create learning targets will help ensure that
the learning outcomes are measurable and communicated clearly with students. Being able to create assessment
blueprints will help me to stay organized, focus on the learning targets, know how students will show mastery, and be
more intentional with instruction and how effective assessment can inform instruction.