Step standard 3 – assessment and data literacy

Pre- and post-assessments are used to assess the learning that takes  place from participating in a learning activity. The pre-assessment is  given to students before instruction, in order to determine their  prior knowledge of the topic, or inaccurate knowledge, which is  sometimes the case. After students have participated in the unit, they  are given the post-assessment, which can be the same as the  pre-assessment, a modified version, or something comparable that  measures the same concepts.Comparing students’ pre- and post-assessment results enables  the teacher to determine whether the instruction was effective in  increasing student knowledge and performance of the intended learning  goals and measurable objectives.

To complete STEP Standard 3, collaborate with your cooperating  teacher/mentor to design pre- and post-assessments for your  instructional unit that align to state content standards and measure  the intended learning objectives.

Complete the Pre- and Post-Assessment tables in Standard 3, and  arrange with your cooperating teacher/mentor to administer the  pre-assessment to the students in your class. After administering the  pre-assessment, answer the questions in STEP Standard 3.APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning  the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Note: You are expected to teach the unit by the end of Topic 8.