Assessments
by Raquel Hubert
1. Performance
1.1. Definition: A performance assessment requires a student to actively participate rather than answer test questions.
1.2. Examples: 1. Reenactment 2. Student taught review
2. Diagnostic
2.1. Definition: Assessments that analyze a students strengths and weaknesses before going into a content area to know what to focus on and highlight.
2.2. Examples: 1. KWL chart 2. Vocab charts
3. Interim/Benchmark
3.1. Definition: A more formal and periodic way to assess content knowledge and make sure that students are on track.
3.2. Examples: 1.EOC exam 2. Unit project
4. Character
5. Formative
5.1. Defintion: Assessing whether or not the student is learning the material and deciding the best way to proceed teaching future material. A good way to provide feedback before a bigger grade.
5.2. Examples: 1.Discussion 2. Quiz
6. Summative
6.1. Definition: A higher weighted assignment to assess the knowledge gained at the end of a unit.
6.2. Examples: 1. Essay 2. Unit Exam
7. Hot Questions
7.1. Opening
7.1.1. 1. Describe what type of novel you think this is going to be by looking at the book cover.
7.1.2. 2. What are the overall themes of the novel?
7.2. Guiding
7.2.1. 1. Which character is your favorite, and why?
7.2.2. 2. Pick a scene and rewrite it from the point of view of your favorite character.
7.3. Closing
7.3.1. 1. Why is the Mockingbird so significant?
7.3.2. 2. What is the importance of reading this novel?