Assessments
by Briana Welch
1. Summative
1.1. Definition: A Summative assessment is a comparison of the performance of a student or group of students against a set of uniform standards.
1.2. Examples: Final exams and research projects
2. Performance
2.1. Definition: Performance assessment, also known as alternative or authentic assessment, is a form of testing that requires students to perform a task rather than select an answer from a ready-made list.
2.2. Examples: Dioramas and portfolios
3. Diagnostic
3.1. Definition: Diagnostic assessment is 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.
3.2. Examples: Pre-tests and teacher questioning
4. Formative
4.1. Definition: Formative assessment refers to 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: Quizzes and observations
5. Interim/Benchmark
5.1. Definition: Benchmark Assessments are given periodically (e.g., at the end of every quarter or as frequently as once per month) 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: Every 6 weeks or Chapter tests
6. H.O.T. Questions:
6.1. Opening Questions
6.1.1. 1. Is this a living thing or a non living thing?
6.1.2. 2. What needs does a living thing have?
6.2. Guided Questions
6.2.1. 1. Give an example of a living thing. Why is it living?
6.2.2. 2. Give an example of a non living thing. Why is it non living?
6.3. Closing Questions
6.3.1. 1. How are a puppy and a car different?
6.3.2. 2. Are there more living things or non living things in the world? Why do you think this?