Discussion : Student Testing

In your own words answer the questions below , make sure you answer the question and then write answer. Each response should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. Type your responses into a word document .
Please answer these questions using your own words do not use any sources!!!!!!

1. In your own words, describe what VAM is and how it is used to evaluate classroom teachers today.

2. What does the ELA Writing Test consist of and which students complete this assessment?

3. In your own words, describe the FSA Achievement levels (not the Scaled Scores)

4. How often is the FSA ELA and Math administered in the 2016-2017 academic year?

SAMPLE SOLUTION

VAM
Value Added Model (VAM) is a tool used to evaluate to performance of teachers based on their contribution to their students’ learning process. VAM is used by researchers to statistically measure gradual changes in performance of students by considering the qualities of scholars as well as other factors that have significant influence towards the success of the learners.
Use of Value Added Model to measure the performance of teachers is based on the fact that the achievement and performance of students is related to the effectiveness of the teachers concerned. This model assumes that students’ achievement is purely…