Assessment

1. Formative

1.1. Gathering evidence of student learning

1.1.1. Spontaneous

1.1.2. Quetioning

1.1.3. Informal Observations

1.2. Provides feedback

1.2.1. Formal response

1.2.2. Homework

1.3. Examples: quiz or discussion

1.3.1. Preassessments

1.3.2. Specific sequence of events

1.3.3. Interim/Benchmark

1.3.3.1. Effective Feedback

1.3.3.1.1. Relates to standards and strategies

1.3.3.1.2. Indicates progress and focus on error

1.3.3.2. Differentiate

1.3.3.2.1. Learner level ability, grade level, subject

1.3.3.3. Engage students

2. Summative

2.1. End of large unit testing

2.1.1. Low opportunity to improve student learning

2.1.2. Paper and pencil

2.1.3. Electronic

2.2. Criteria for assessing high quality assessment

2.2.1. Multiple choice

2.2.2. Matching

2.2.3. True/False

2.2.4. Essays

2.2.5. Reliability and validity

2.3. Examples: Standardized testing, final exams, projects

2.3.1. Teach assessment taking skills

2.3.2. Test length and format

2.3.3. Review