Part III-Reflection
1. Admittedly when I started playing around with Performance Matters for this badge, I was thinking… “how is this any different than Castle Learning or Schoology Assessments?”. I continued on and with each task I was able to see more of the benefits. Although the end game of assessment creation and alignment with standards is the same as other tools, I did find value in some of the options, permissions, and administrative tools that I think are very beneficial and applicable to me specifically as a co-teacher in inclusive classrooms. In addition, I found Performance Matters very user friendly and easy to navigate. I like how it is embedded in Power School making is easy for grading and linking purposes.
2. I can see Performance Matters being used regularly in any class in SH for unit and interim assessments as well as final exams. I can easily see my Global PLC working to build our own banks of questions to pull from in the future as well. Most applicable to me is the ability to create formative assessments and assign individually. As a co-teacher in inclusive classroom settings, this would enable me to be able to individualize small formative assessments and individually assign as a check for understanding based specifically on a student’s IEP/504 or observable needs. On the flip side, I could also see myself making assignments to assign specifically for non-special education students for enrichment activities when pacing is too slow so they are now bored and consistently challenged.
1. Admittedly when I started playing around with Performance Matters for this badge, I was thinking… “how is this any different than Castle Learning or Schoology Assessments?”. I continued on and with each task I was able to see more of the benefits. Although the end game of assessment creation and alignment with standards is the same as other tools, I did find value in some of the options, permissions, and administrative tools that I think are very beneficial and applicable to me specifically as a co-teacher in inclusive classrooms. In addition, I found Performance Matters very user friendly and easy to navigate. I like how it is embedded in Power School making is easy for grading and linking purposes.
2. I can see Performance Matters being used regularly in any class in SH for unit and interim assessments as well as final exams. I can easily see my Global PLC working to build our own banks of questions to pull from in the future as well. Most applicable to me is the ability to create formative assessments and assign individually. As a co-teacher in inclusive classroom settings, this would enable me to be able to individualize small formative assessments and individually assign as a check for understanding based specifically on a student’s IEP/504 or observable needs. On the flip side, I could also see myself making assignments to assign specifically for non-special education students for enrichment activities when pacing is too slow so they are now bored and consistently challenged.