Assessment
by Morgan Howell
1. Summative
1.1. Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.
1.1.1. Definition:
1.2. 2. Midterm
1.2.1. 1. End of Unit Test
1.2.1.1. Examples:
2. Performance
2.1. Performance assessments are a form of testing that requires students to perform a task rather than select an answer from a ready-made list.
2.1.1. Definition:
2.2. 2. Presentation
2.2.1. 1. Science Project
2.2.1.1. Examples:
3. Diagnostic
3.1. Diagnostic assessments are a form of pre-assessment that allows a teacher to determine students' individual strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills prior to instruction. It is primarily used to diagnose student difficulties and to guide lesson and curriculum planning.
3.1.1. Definition:
3.2. 2. Unit Pre-Test
3.2.1. 1. MAP Testing
3.2.1.1. Examples:
4. Formative
4.1. Definition:
4.1.1. Formative assessments include a wide variety of methods that teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course.
4.2. Examples:
4.2.1. 1. Graphic Organizers
4.2.1.1. 2. Think-Pair-Share
5. Interim/Benchmark
5.1. Definition:
5.1.1. Benchmark or Interim assessments are given periodically throughout a school year to establish baseline achievement data and measure progress toward a standard or set of academic standards and goals.
5.2. Examples:
5.2.1. 1. Content Benchmark Test
5.2.1.1. 2. MAP Testing