Assessment

1. Type 1: Formative

1.1. Allows for gathering evidence of student learning, providing feedback, and adjusting instruction based on feedback

1.2. Examples: quizzes, observations, end of class review sheet

2. Type 3: Summative

2.1. This assessment focuses on the outcome of the entire course rather than after each unit of learning

2.2. Examples: Standardized testing, EOC Exams, Major cumulative projects, Research projects

3. Type 5: Diagnostic

3.1. Tests students prior to instruction to find strengths and weaknesses and then the curriculum is made based off the findings

3.2. Examples: Student Journal, Student Self-Assessment. Conference or interview with each student

4. Type 4: Interim/Benchmark

4.1. Periodic testing throughout the year, for example, 6 week tests

4.2. Examples: Projects, written assignments, and 6 week tests

5. Type 2: Performance

5.1. This assessment focuses on having students perform a task rather than answer a question or write a paper

5.2. Examples: Creating a graph of information, having students create a website on a unit topic instead of a research paper