1. Summative
1.1. Definition: assessing students at the end of a larger chunk of learning
1.1.1. Example 2: research projects
1.1.2. Example 1: standardized testing
2. Performance
2.1. Definition: a form of testing that requires students to perform a task instead of taking a traditional test with pre-made questions
2.1.1. Example 1: individual/group projects
2.1.2. Example 2: student logs/portfolios
3. Diagnostic
3.1. Definition: a form of pre-assessment used to determine students' strengths and weaknesses (primarily used to diagnose student difficulties to guide lesson planning)
3.1.1. Example 1: multiple-choice quiz
3.1.2. Example 2: KWL chart
4. Interim/Benchmark
4.1. Definition: tests administered throughout the year to track student progress and give teachers feedback on where students are in regards to meeting academic standards
4.1.1. Example 1: TEK Checks
4.1.2. Example 2: End-of-semester exams
5. Formative
5.1. Definition: Process of gathering evidence of student learning
5.1.1. Example 1: Discussions with whole class and/or during circulation
5.1.2. Example 2: Weekly/daily/pop quizzes
6. H. O. T. Questions
6.1. Opening
6.1.1. 1. What is figurative language and what are some examples?
6.1.2. 2. Why would an author choose to use figurative language?
6.2. Guiding
6.2.1. 1. Why would an author use assonance instead of alliteration?
6.2.2. 2. What's the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
6.3. Closing
6.3.1. 1. How could you use figurative language to improve your writing?
6.3.2. 2. How does figurative language affect writing?