Assessments

1. Interim/Benchmark Assessments

1.1. Definition: Tracks if a student is on track to where they need to be to succeed.

2. Diagnostic Assessments

2.1. Definition: Informs teachers of student achievement gaps and is usually given at the start of a lesson

2.1.1. Examples: Pre test, or ungraded survey

3. Summative Assessments

3.1. Definition: Often given at the end of a lesson as a final project and is often high stakes. This means point values are often high.

3.1.1. Examples: Midterm exam or a final paper

4. Formative Assessment

4.1. Definition: Given to collect data and modify instruction based on feedback.

4.1.1. Examples: Quizzes or Discussions

5. Performance Assessments

5.1. Definition:This assessment can cover multiple TEKS and is product oriented

5.1.1. Examples: Play/Skit or created a book on a historical figure your researched

6. H.O.T. Questions

7. Opening Questions:

7.1. Infer what you think the book will be about after looking at the cover

7.2. What evidence can you present for your prediction?

8. Guiding Questions

8.1. What is the main idea of this page?

8.2. What text features can you identify? How do they help you better understand the book?

9. Closing Questions:

9.1. If you were creating an informational poster what facts would you include

9.2. Compare this nonfiction book to another nonfiction book we have read.