Professional Portfolio

Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession

Standard 3: Assessment - Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and
ensure student learning.
Teachers are knowledgeable about assessment types, their purposes and the data they generate.
Teachers select, develop and use a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
Teachers analyze data to monitor student progress and learning, and to plan, differentiate and modify instruction.
Teachers collaborate and communicate student progress with students, parents and colleagues.
Teachers involve learners in self-assessment and goal setting to address gaps between performance & potential.

Directions: Include an Entry Form for each artifact and respond to the following prompts.
Question 1: What is the artifact? Identify the artifact (case study, PowerPoint presentation, field evaluation,
lesson plan, unit, video, literature review, or other) and give a brief narrative description.
The artifact for standard three is a diagram completed by a student that shows the different layers of the
Earths atmosphere. This diagram was a summative assessment given to the kids to test their understanding
the layers of the atmosphere. Also included is the chart and rubric that went along with it. The students were
required to label the six main layers of the atmosphere, the range of temperatures in each layer, the altitudes
of each layer, and some type of drawing that represents that layer.
Question 2: How does the artifact relate to the OSTP standard? Use language of the standard to explain how
it relates.
This artifact shows that I have a good understanding of using varied assessments to inform instruction and
evaluate student learning. This was an alternative form of assessment to check for comprehension rather
than just the normal test at the end of the unit. This form of assessment gave the students a variety of ways
to complete it based on their strengths. The rubric allowed for good communication of student progress and
feedback. The entire assessment gave the students a chance demonstrate what they have learned.
Question 3: What have you learned from the artifact experience that will make you a better teacher in the
future?
The biggest thing I have learned from the artifact experience is that there are several different ways for all
learners to showcase their acquired knowledge. Not all students learn exactly the same. What may work well
for some students may not work for others. Using varied assessments gives every student a chance to
demonstrate what they have learned. If I can use assessments that allow students to showcase their talents,
then they are going to be much more successful than having them take a test or write a paragraph every time.
You will also get a chance to see some students who are extremely gifted in other areas, such as music or art.

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