Abstract of ch.5: Tiering Assessment

Isn't a tier a layer on cake? How can I tier my students assessments? Through this chapter, Wormeli explains that tiering is basically the process of adjusting their lessons for each individual in their class. As Diana put it, "It's changing the complexity." Mr. Suarez's tiered his class by having a green, blue and black test. The only thing I think I would have changed was making sure that the right student took the test that fit best for them. He took videos and clearly explained how each test differed from the next and why it was important to choose. He put it in words that the students could understand by comparing the colors to ski slopes. Mr. Suarez tiered for his class's well-being, just as Wormeli is teaching us to do through checklists, cubing, contracts RAFT's and menus. Tiering should not add too much work to your schedule and will leave you statisfied and happy with the growth of your students. You must keep in mind all your students and not just those who lag behind. "Tiering" is meant to challenge the higher level students and allow the lower lever students to succeed. Through this chapter I learned most that we need a plan, a method for our madness, per say, because teachers are obligated to seek out success and adjust for all. We are their to make sure everyone learns not just those in which learning comes easy. Tiering may mean tweaking your lesson plans to meet a students' readiness level, interest, and learning profile, but this tweaking will pay off in the end. Wormeli assured us that our students and ourselves will be statsified with the gained result from our hard work and dedication.