Assessments

1. Interim/Benchmark

1.1. Defintion: Used to evaluate learning progress and determine if students are on track. Usually involve comparing performance against a set standard.

1.1.1. Examples: Benchmark test that are given to students each grading period & universal screening done by the district.

2. Summative

2.1. Defintion: Used to measure student learning, skills, and academic achievement.

2.1.1. Examples:Unit Project & Final Exam

3. Performance

3.1. Definition: The application of knowledge, skills, and work habits through the performance of tasks.

3.2. Examples: Standardized tests & writing a composition that will be graded with a specific rubric.

4. Diagnostic

4.1. Definition: Inform teacher of student achievement gaps and other academic abilities.

4.1.1. Examples: Pre-Test & Survey

5. Formative

5.1. Definition: The process of gathering evidence of student learning, providing feedback and adjusting instruction strategies.

5.2. Examples: Anticipation Guide & Quiz

6. H.O.T. Questions

6.1. Opening Questions

6.1.1. 1) What is a quadrilateral?

6.1.2. 2) How many sides do quadrilaterals have?

6.2. Guiding Questions

6.2.1. 1) Can you show the obtuse and acute angles in this quadrilateral?

6.2.2. 2) Summarize the definition of a quadrilateral using the attributes we learned about?

6.3. Closing Questions

6.3.1. 1) How can you change a triangle to become a quadrilateral?

6.3.2. 2) Can you create your own quadrilateral?