Blog 9: Assess and Test Prep

The iPad is a wonderful tool for a formative assessment. A student needs quick feedback as to where there level of understanding is, as well as a teacher needing to know how to improve the intake of information being presented. There are many apps available as well as creating your own assessments through google forms. Once skills are evaluated, an individualized plan can be put in action. This can be done in KidBlog. Each student’s assignment can vary per their need. Being able to individualize student’s needs, gives them an edge on being successful on Summative assessments. Helping students build a more firm foundation to have the tools to pass a Summative test is very important. Using the iPad to enforce these skills is a very helpful tool. Assigning and choosing an appropriate App for the student’s needs, gives them practice as well as immediate feedback. The feedback gives us the data to decide whether the student has mastered a skill or is in need of more practice. If a student needs more practice, there are many ways to pull in videos and information to help a student be successful.