GAPSC Assessment, Data & Differentiated Instruction Flashcards
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A teacher uses exit tickets at the end of class to check for understanding. This is best classified as which type of assessment?
Answer: Formative
Exit tickets are informal formative assessments that give teachers a quick snapshot of student understanding at the end of a lesson to inform next steps.
In a differentiated classroom, which principle guides the teacher's decision to group students flexibly rather than in fixed groups?
Answer: Student readiness and needs change as they learn, so grouping should be responsive and temporary
Flexible grouping ensures students are not permanently labeled or limited; groups change based on the skill, task, or data showing current needs.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a diagnostic pre-assessment?
Answer: To identify students' prior knowledge and misconceptions before instruction begins
Pre-assessments help teachers understand what students already know and where gaps or misconceptions exist so instruction can be targeted from the start.
A teacher notices a student consistently reverses letters and struggles with sound-symbol correspondence. Which specialist referral would be most appropriate?
Answer: A reading specialist or school psychologist for a comprehensive evaluation
Persistent letter reversals and phonological difficulties can indicate a reading disability and warrant a comprehensive evaluation by a reading specialist or school psychologist.
Which instructional approach involves providing temporary, targeted support that is gradually removed as students gain proficiency?
Answer: Scaffolding
Scaffolding involves breaking tasks into manageable steps and providing just enough support to help students succeed, then fading that support as competence grows.
Which Georgia framework emphasizes using student achievement data collaboratively among teachers to improve instruction across a school?
Answer: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Professional Learning Communities bring teachers together to examine student data, share instructional strategies, and collectively take responsibility for improving student outcomes.