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Assessment by Mind Map: Assessment

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

6. H.O.T Questions

6.1. Opening Question:

6.2. Guiding Questions:

6.3. Closing Questions:

7. 1. What is the definition of a compromise?

7.1. 2. Who was the "Great Compromiser"?

8. 1. Explain why one compromise was not sufficient to solve the problems of Sectionalism.

8.1. 2. Compare and contrast the Missouri Compromise with the Compromise of 1850.

9. 1. Imagine you are a Southern plantation owner: Which compromise benefited you the most? Why?

9.1. 2. Make a prediction: What will result after these Compromises?