Assessments

1. 4. Performance

1.1. Definition: An assessment where students must demonstrate or perform a task or skill rather than taking a multiple choice test

1.1.1. Examples: 1. Portfolio 2. Creating graphs based off a prompt 3. Summary Reports

2. 5. Diagnostic

2.1. Definition: Ungraded reference assessment that helps identify student gaps to guide future instruction

2.1.1. Examples: 1. Textbook pre-course test 2. Commercial Diagnostics (SAT prep books) 3. Diagnostic Questionnaires

3. HOT Questions

3.1. Opening Questions

3.1.1. What is a hexagon? How would you classify a polygon?

3.2. Guiding Questions

3.2.1. What other way could you illustrate a pentagon? What is the relationship between a rhombus and a square?

3.3. Closing Questions

3.3.1. What would you change about a decagon to turn it into a dodecagon? How would you compare a square and a rectangle?

4. 2. Formative

4.1. Definition: The process of gathering evidence of student learning, providing feedback, and adjusting instruction strategies to enhance achievement

4.1.1. Examples: 1. Reflective Journal 2. Discussion 3. Quizzes

5. 1. Interim/Benchmark

5.1. Definition: Evaluates where students are in their learning progress and determines whether they are on track to performing well on future assessments

5.1.1. Examples: 1. Short term paper 2. Condensed test 3. Chapter Test

6. 3. Summative

6.1. Definition: High stakes assessments that evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit compared to a benchmark or standard

6.1.1. Examples: 1. Exam 2. Final Project 3. Paper