Assessments
por Brynn Sutherland
1. 5. Summative
1.1. Examples: Unit Tests, Writing Portfolios
1.2. Definition: is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark
2. 4. Performance
2.1. Definition: is a form of testing that requires students to perform a task rather than select an answer from a ready-made list
2.2. Examples: Group Projects, Writing assessments
3. 3. Diagnostic
3.1. Definition: is a method of evaluation used prior to instruction to determine students' strengths, weaknesses, prior knowledge, and skills.
3.2. Examples: Pre-Unit Tests, Fluency/Reading Tests
4. 1. Formative
4.1. Definition: serving to form something, especially having a profound and lasting influence on a person's development
4.2. Examples: Graphic Organizer & Class Discussions
5. 2. Interim/Benchmark
5.1. Definition: a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed
5.2. Examples: 6-Weeks Reading Benchmark Assessments, 6-Weeks Math Benchmark Assessment
6. H.O.T. Questions
6.1. Opening Questions:
6.1.1. Who or what is in the story?
6.1.2. What is the setting?
6.2. Guiding Questions:
6.2.1. What happens to the characters?
6.2.2. What is the problem?
6.3. Closing Questions:
6.3.1. Do the characters change?
6.3.2. What is the solution?