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There are a variety of methods to record a students response and performance. The teacher should select the procedures to be used. The goal is to choose a simple recording system that does not distract from the tutoring activities, and relates directly to the objectives in the lesson plan. The teacher should explain the purpose of the record keeping system and demonstrate the procedures to be used in maintaining appropriate records.
The format of the evaluation should lend itself to planning future instructional activities. Frequently, tutors are asked to record the student's correct responses in order to determine the level of mastery demonstrated in the tutoring session.
At times the tutor may need to record the student's exact response in order for the teacher to analyze these responses to redirect future instruction. Anecdotal comments about the student's behavior and any other information that might be helpful in evaluating the tutoring session should also be recorded.
This record of the student's performance is helpful in evaluating the session. For example, if a student has had difficulty during the activity, the teacher and tutor can examine the responses that were recorded and discuss alternative techniques that might be more effective.
Accurate observation of a student's performance is important to ensure that records are accurate. A few things to keep in mind when observing include:
There are various ways of recording student progress, and the teacher may identify a specific technique to be used within a lesson. If you encounter a specific task which seems to present difficulty for a student, it would help the teacher if you keep a record of this. You may be asked to make recordings according to:
Percentage: |
Refers to the number of mistakes compared to the total number of opportunities. Percentages are frequently used in scoring worksheets or exams. |
Frequency: |
Refers to the number of times a specific behavior occurs within a given time period. Frequency may be recorded for the duration of a lesson, or for a set time period within a lesson. |
Rate: |
Rate shows the ratio of the number of times a specific behavior occurs withing a specific time period and the length of the time period. The time period is generally per hour or per minute. |
Duration: |
Refers to how long a behavior lasts. Duration is done by noting the beginning and ending times of a behavior and then computing the length of time that the behavior occurs. |
Interval Recording: |
Refers to whether or not a behavior occurs within a given time interval. |
Time Sampling: |
Refers to whether or not a behavior is occuring at the end of a given time interval. |
Anecdotal Records: |
Refer to written notes describing events or incidents that occur. |
These Observing and Recording techniques will be covered in more detail in Unit 6.
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