Assessments

1. 3. Interim-Benchmark

1.1. Definition: An assessment given every so often in order to keep an eye on students growth and to see if they are on track for the next unit.

1.1.1. Examples:

1.1.1.1. 1. Six-Week Assessments

1.1.1.2. 2. Exit Tickets

2. 4. Formative

2.1. Definition: An assessment/benchmark that you use to monitor students learning throughout the lesson.

2.1.1. Examples:

2.1.1.1. 1. Group Questioning

2.1.1.2. 2. Pre-Quizzes

3. 5. Summative

3.1. Definition: An assessment given at the end of a unit in order to see what students have learned and what they still struggle with.

3.1.1. Examples:

3.1.1.1. 1. State Made Test: STARR

3.1.1.2. 2. Teacher Created Test: Short Answer or Multiple Choice

4. 1. Performance

4.1. Definition: An assessment that requires students to perform a physical task rather than answering written questions.

4.1.1. Examples:

4.1.1.1. 1. Group Projects

4.1.1.2. 2. Portfolios

5. 2. Diagnostic

5.1. Definition: An assessment that is used before the lesson as well as guiding the lesson by learning what the student already knows or struggles with.

5.1.1. Examples:

5.1.1.1. 1. Pre-Assessments

5.1.1.2. 2. Mind Map

6. H.O.T. Questions

6.1. 1. Opening Questions

6.1.1. Examples:

6.1.1.1. 1. Based on what you know, how would you explain...?

6.1.1.2. 2. What is your opinion of...?

6.2. 2. Guiding Questions

6.2.1. Examples

6.2.1.1. 1. What is the theme of...?

6.2.1.2. 2. Can you invent...?

6.3. 3. Closing Questions

6.3.1. Examples

6.3.1.1. 1. What could be done to improve (change)...?

6.3.1.2. 2. Formulate a theory for....