Professional Learning Community Assessment Strategies

Tiffany, a regional education consultant, introduces James, a regional sales leader, to discuss the use of Mastery Connect in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). They explore how to effectively use Mastery Connect for creating and analyzing common assessments, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and data analysis. The video also covers strategies for using technology in assessments and concludes with information on how to get support.

Who are the main speakers in the video?

• James and John

• Tiffany and Sarah

• Tiffany and John

• Tiffany and James

What is the main focus of the video?

• Using Mastery Connect for PLCs

• Creating lesson plans

• Student behavior management

• Parent-teacher communication

What is a key component of a PLC according to James?

• Parent involvement

• Individual teaching

• Common assessments

• Student feedback

What should a PLC team focus on first?

• Organizing field trips

• Assigning homework

• Scheduling meetings

• Creating a common assessment

How can teachers find existing assessments in Mastery Connect?

• By searching the community

• By creating new ones

• By asking students

• By contacting parents

What is the benefit of using the same assessment in a PLC?

• Increases student engagement

• Reduces workload

• Saves time

• Ensures consistency

What tool can be used to score assessments in Mastery Connect?

• Grade cam functionality

• Parent reviews

• Manual grading

• Student feedback

Why is it important to analyze assessment data as a team?

• To improve teaching strategies

• To increase student attendance

• To reduce workload

• To enhance school reputation

What can teachers learn from comparing data with their colleagues?

• Parental expectations

• School policies

• Student preferences

• Different teaching strategies

What is the purpose of the teacher comparison tab?

• To foster collaboration

• To rank teachers

• To evaluate students

• To assess school performance