STAMP Evidence of Learning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In STAMP, what does 'evidence of learning' primarily refer to?
- Student work products that demonstrate mastery of specific standards (Correct answer)
- Teacher observation notes about student behavior
- Completed homework logs
- Attendance and participation records
Correct answer: Student work products that demonstrate mastery of specific standards
Evidence of learning refers to assessments and work products that directly show whether a student has mastered the identified learning standards.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of STRONG evidence of learning in a STAMP classroom?
- A performance task where students apply a skill to a new real-world scenario (Correct answer)
- A completed worksheet with all blanks filled in
- A student's verbal agreement that they understand the material
- A homework log showing all assignments were turned in
Correct answer: A performance task where students apply a skill to a new real-world scenario
Performance tasks that require application to novel situations provide strong evidence that the student has internalized and can transfer the skill.
Question 3: Why does STAMP emphasize collecting multiple pieces of evidence before determining a student's proficiency level?
- A single assessment may not give an accurate or complete picture of mastery (Correct answer)
- More evidence means more grades to record
- Students perform better when assessed frequently
- Collecting multiple pieces satisfies standardized testing requirements
Correct answer: A single assessment may not give an accurate or complete picture of mastery
Multiple data points provide a more reliable and valid picture of what a student consistently knows and can do.
Question 4: What is the purpose of 'anchor papers' in collecting evidence of learning?
- To provide exemplar work samples that illustrate each proficiency level (Correct answer)
- To record attendance for each class period
- To anchor student portfolios to classroom walls for display
- To prevent students from retaking assessments
Correct answer: To provide exemplar work samples that illustrate each proficiency level
Anchor papers are sample student works calibrated to specific proficiency levels, helping teachers and students understand what each score looks like in practice.
Question 5: In STAMP, which type of evidence is generally considered MOST reliable for determining a final proficiency grade?
- Summative assessments administered under consistent, controlled conditions (Correct answer)
- Daily warm-up exercises
- Peer-graded quizzes
- Class discussion participation scores
Correct answer: Summative assessments administered under consistent, controlled conditions
Summative assessments conducted under consistent conditions provide the most controlled, valid evidence of independent mastery.
Question 6: When is formative evidence MOST valuable in a STAMP classroom?
- During instruction, to inform teaching and guide student learning before summative assessment (Correct answer)
- As the primary basis for the final grade
- Only at the start of the year for diagnostic purposes
- When standardized tests are not available
Correct answer: During instruction, to inform teaching and guide student learning before summative assessment
Formative evidence is most valuable during the learning process, giving both teacher and student real-time feedback to adjust instruction and effort.
STAMP Evidence of Learning 1
In STAMP, what does 'evidence of learning' primarily refer to?