Pondering Assessment

1. Properties of Assessment:

1.1. ongoing, fair & valid, age appropriate, parent-friendly, teacher-friendly, challenging, exciting, different, reflective of learning, helps with strengths and weaknesses, etc.

2. Recording:

2.1. strategies

2.1.1. observations, performance & process assessments, open-ended tasks

2.2. tools

2.2.1. rubrics, exemplars, checklists, anecdotal records, etc.

3. Reporting:

3.1. communication and written report: communication, parents, children and teachers are partners. Reporting is clear and reflects school values.

4. Assessing

4.1. Summative

4.1.1. standardized tests, summative and formative, reading levels, competitions, quizzes, reports, group projects, presentations, entrance level exams, etc.

4.2. Formative

4.2.1. pop quizzes, class portfolios, spelling bees, ongoing observations, teacher-student conferencing, student journals, homework, daily class activities, daily class work, learning games, etc.