Assessment

1. Importance

1.1. Helps students learn, improve teacher instruction, evaluate efficacy of education programs

2. Used for...

2.1. Making decisions about student learning needs and modifying teacher instructional strategies

3. Types of Questions

3.1. Multiple Choice

3.2. Matching

3.3. True/False

3.4. Short Answer

3.5. Higher-Order

3.6. Essay

4. Delivery

4.1. Computer-Based

4.2. Paper and Pencil

5. Types

5.1. Summative

5.1.1. End of large learning period where review and high-quality assessment takes place.

5.1.1.1. Standardized Testing

5.1.1.2. Final Exams

5.1.1.3. Cumulative/ Research Projects

5.2. Formative

5.2.1. Gathering evidence of student learning and adjusting instruction activities for student achievement.

5.2.1.1. Observation

5.2.1.2. Questioning/ Discussions

5.2.1.3. Pre-assessments/ Pre-tests

5.2.1.4. Homework

5.2.1.5. Quizzes/ Unit Tests

5.2.1.6. In-class Assignments

5.3. Interim

5.3.1. Periodic testing throughout school year

5.3.1.1. Little to no student feedback

5.3.1.2. Projects

5.3.1.3. Written Assignments

5.3.1.4. Tests

6. Definition

6.1. Measurement of student learning and teacher instructional practices.

7. Scoring

7.1. Human Scoring

7.2. Automated Scoring

7.3. Distrubuted Scoring

7.4. Rubrics

7.5. Checklists