1.1. Definition: Measures current content knowledge of a student.
1.2. Purpose: To see whether a standard or objective has been met.
1.3. Advantages: Teachers can track the level of mastery of their students.
1.4. Disadvantage: Time consuming.
1.5. OF or FOR Learning: OF
1.6. Example: Exit exams for Math Expressions
2. High Stakes
2.1. Definition: An assessment that tracks data on how districts and schools are performing. Used in resource allocation and designation of schools that need improvement and extra support.
2.2. Purpose: Big picture look at student progress.
2.3. Advantages: Allows for analysis on effectiveness of curricula and programs
2.4. Disadvantage: Can be too big picture and not allow for current knowledge of students.
2.5. OF or FOR Learning: OF
2.6. Example: SmarterBalance tests
3. Performance Based
3.1. Definition: An assessment where a student gains knowledge, skills, and habits through practicing tasks that are relevant and engaging.
3.2. Purpose: Gain experience through realistic situations.
3.3. Advantages: Students gain practical experience. Makes a relevant connection and connects to actual situations.
3.4. Disadvantage: Needs to be carefully planned in order to stay on the standard.
3.5. OF or FOR Learning: FOR
3.6. Example: Students track and analyze their own academic data to practice data analysis but also gain an understanding for their progress in class.
4. Portfolio
4.1. Definition: Collection of student work.
4.2. Purpose: Shows progress throughout unit of study. Allows analysis of growth.
4.3. Advantages: Student participation and communication with teacher.
4.4. Disadvantage: Time consuming and requires preparation for effective use.
4.5. OF or FOR Learning: FOR
4.6. Example: Unit binder including ten best assignments determined by the student
5. Authentic
5.1. Definition: Examines student progress using practical scenarios.
5.2. Purpose: Students practice their skills in real scenarios.
5.3. Advantages: Builds confidence and engagement for students.
5.4. Disadvantage: Time consuming and needs a great deal of planning.
5.5. OF or FOR Learning: FOR
5.6. Example: Students build and program a robot.
6. Formative
6.1. Definition: An assessment that takes observational or objective data during a lesson or unit.
6.2. Purpose: Evaluates student progress and knowledge during a lesson to allow for adjustments
6.3. Advantages: Allows for flexibility and adjusting of lessons to suit student progress
6.4. Disadvantage: Can be subjective.
6.5. OF or FOR Learning: FOR
6.6. Example: Whiteboards, discussion
7. Summative
7.1. Definition: Tracks progress of a student after a unit of study.
7.2. Purpose: To track a student's understanding of a standard post instruction and measure gains.
7.3. Advantages: Gives teacher a picture of student's progress and understanding of a standard.
7.4. Disadvantage: Can be too late to allow for reteaching.
7.5. OF or FOR Learning: OF
7.6. Example: Exit exams for Math Expressions
8. Self Assessment
8.1. Definition: Student grade their own work
8.2. Purpose: Extends learning process by allowing students to gain understanding from grading their own work
8.3. Advantages: Allows students to see the full picture of their assignment and gain understanding through analyzing it.
8.4. Disadvantage: Can create bias in grade as students want to do well.
8.5. OF or FOR Learning: FOR
8.6. Example: Grading their own video projects on historical topic
9. Peer Assessment
9.1. Definition: Classmates grade and asses the work of their peers.
9.2. Purpose: Students gain understanding of assessments and participate in tracking data.
9.3. Advantages: Creates buy-in for students, cuts down on teacher workload, creates understanding of data tracking.
9.4. Disadvantage: Can create variations in grade due to student bias and multiple graders. Needs strong guidelines.
