GROUP+5+-+WEEK+2

Group 5 members:
 * Podgorak, Lauren
 * Roskos, Juliet
 * Sawyer, Ajshe
 * Schiavone, Mary
 * Segura, Victoria

__**1. Use the DISCUSSION tab above to find your discussion questions and/or tasks.**__

True or False
 * //2.// // POST the selected response items created collaboratively with your discussion group here (as a group decide who will take the lead and post each item): //**
 * · ** ** 1 binary-choice assessment item **

The three minute reading assessment is used to assess a student's phonemic awareness skills.

(FALSE, the three minute reading assessment is used to assess a student's reading fluency and comprehension)

Parts of the Digestive System ** Answer True-False
 * · ** ** 1 multiple binary-choice assessment item

A) The liver is the organ that makes bile to help break up fats. (TRUE) B) The stomach is the organ that makes insulin and other enzymes to help break up food in the small intestine. (FALSE--PANCREASE) C) The gallblader is the organ that stores bile until it is needed for digestion. (TRUE) D) The structures that break up food into small parts and mix it with saliva for easier swallowing is the teeth. (TRUE)

Rosa parks was arrested for refusing to surrender her seat to a white person on: A) December 30, 1949 B) March 1, 1956 C) December 1, 1955 D) October 25, 1950
 * · ** ** 1 multiple-choice assessment item **

Answer: (c) December 1, 1955

· ** 1 matching item ** _ __Charlotte's Web A. Horse__ _ Shiloh B. Deer _ __Bambi C. Pig__ _ Black Beauty D. Dog E. Cat F. Bear

3__**. POST YOUR GROUP CONSENSUS HERE (The group leader for these 4 Short Answer activities will be the member whose middle name comes earliest in alphabetical order.):**__

Short Answer Item # 1 - flaw(s)? This item is flawed because of Commandment number four; thou shall not employ complex syntax in assessment items.

Evidence: Our group noticed that there were four blank statments in this short answer item, and it came off very confusing. Teachers should avoid complicated sentence construction and should try to use simple sentences. The teacher could have focused on maybe one or two fill-in-the blank spots for important concepts.

Short Answer Item # 2 - flaw(s)? One flaw we noticed in this short-answer item is that the question is an incomplete statement.

Evidence: According to the Item Writing Guidelines, it says teachers should use direct questions because they are less confusing for students and will force a tightly phrased response. For example, the teacher could have reworded this differently by saying, "The two least frequently used parts of speech in the English language are _." We also think that the spaces provided are not an accurate measure for the student responses.

Short Answer Item # 3 - flaw(s)? The flaw in this item is that the question is unclear.

Evidence: The teacher needs to clearly specify on what type of turtle she is referring to in the question. There may be mulitple turtles in the story. This goes against commandment number two. Teachers need to say what they mean. Also, the teacher should carefully construct concise questions so that they get accurate responses.

Short Answer Item # 4 - flaw(s)? A flaw in this short answer item is the placement of the blanks and how the sentence is worded.

Evidence: The placement of the blanks should be placed in the beginning of the sentence, and should be phrased in a question rather than a statement. The teacher also used unintended clues that goes against Commandment four; thou shall not provide students with unintended clues regarding appropriate responses.

__**4. POST YOUR GROUP CONSENSUS HERE (The group leader for these 4 Essay activities will be the member whose birthday is closest to Independence Day, July 4th.):**__

Essay Item # 1 - flaw(s) We all agreed that the flaw is that the teacher allowed the students to have a choice, instead of stating the expectations clearly.

Evidence:"Thou shall not provide opaque directions to students"

Essay Item # 2 - flaw(s) The flaw here is that the teacher does not state clearly what the question is looking for.

Evidence: Commandment number 1 provide clear instructions.

Essy Item # 3 - flaw(s) the flaw here is the vocabulary used in advanced for the students.

Evidence: Commandment number 5, the vocabulary should not be more advanced than the audience

Essay Item # 4 - flaw(s) The flaw here is also the directions. They are unclear and what is being asked needs to be stated upfront.

Evidence: Commandment number 1, provide students with clear directions.

__**5. POST YOUR INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS HERE:**__
 * Your own design - LAUREN **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **
 * Two connecting consonants that make one sound is considered as a.

Answer: consonant digraph **

Define deep othography, and describe why English learners struggle to learn the English language. Make sure to include examples.**
 * ** 1 essay assessment item **
 * You will have fifteen minutes to complete your response to the following question. The answer is worth 10 points, and should be no more than a half page in length.

.___is the act of replacing one sound for another sound in a word.
 * Your own design - JULIET **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **
 * Answer:** Substituting.__

According to the Basic Reading Inventory, there are three main types of reading levels. Name each reading level and then state their defintions. **
 * ** 1 essay assessment item **
 * You will have 20 minutes to write your response to the following question. Your answer should be about half a page and the question is worth 15 points.

First Lady Michelle Obama is starting a campaign to_____ childhood obesity. Correct answer- stop, prevent, or eliminate.
 * Your own design - AJSHE **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **

You will have 35 minutes to write a response to the following question. Your answer should be about one page and it is worth 20 points.
 * ** 1 essay assessment item **

Should schools stock vending machines with healthy snacks? Yes or No? Explain in detail why you chose your answer.

Your own design - MARY ** _ was the first person to walk on the moon.
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **

You have 20 minutes to answer the following essay question. Name and tell the function of all the parts of a plant cell.
 * ** 1 essay assessment item **


 * Your own design - VICTORIA **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **


 * ** 1 essay assessment item **