STAMP Evidence of Learning 2

Question 1

What is a 'body of evidence' in STAMP assessment practices?

Accepted Answer

A collection of multiple assessments used together to determine a student's proficiency

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A single comprehensive final exam

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A folder of all homework assignments

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A teacher's written notes about student progress

Question 2

How should a teacher handle conflicting pieces of evidence where a student scores well on some assessments but poorly on others?

Accepted Answer

Look for patterns and consider the most recent evidence as well as the quality of each task

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Average all scores together automatically

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Discard any outlier scores from the record

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Use the highest score as the final grade

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of authentic assessment used as evidence in STAMP?

Accepted Answer

A student writes and delivers a speech to a real audience using research skills

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A student completes a multiple-choice chapter test

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A student copies definitions from the glossary

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A student reads aloud from a textbook

Question 4

Why should teachers avoid using only one mode of assessment (e.g., only multiple-choice tests) as evidence of learning?

Accepted Answer

Different modes tap different aspects of mastery and learning styles

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Variety makes grading more interesting for teachers

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State laws require multiple assessment types

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Multiple modes reduce the chance of students cheating

Question 5

In STAMP, teacher observation is MOST valuable as evidence when it is:

Accepted Answer

Systematically documented and tied to specific learning standards

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Based on a general impression of student engagement

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Recorded only for students with behavior concerns

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Used as the sole basis for a proficiency grade

Question 6

What does 'triangulation of evidence' mean in a STAMP assessment context?

Accepted Answer

Using three or more different types of assessment to confirm a student's proficiency level

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Averaging three test scores to calculate a grade

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Having three different teachers grade the same student

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Administering the same test three times to ensure reliability