Types of Student Assessments

1. Diagnostic Assessments

1.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

1.2. For Learning

1.3. Example

2. Formative Assessments

2.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

2.2. For Learning

2.3. Example

3. Portfolio Assessments

3.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

3.2. Of Learning

3.3. Example

4. Authentic Assessments

4.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

4.2. Of Learning

4.3. Example

5. Self-Assessments

5.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

5.2. For Learning

5.3. Example

6. Peer Assesments

6.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

6.2. For Learning

6.3. Example

7. Summative Assessments

7.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

7.2. Of Learning

7.3. Example

8. Performance-Based Assessments

8.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

8.2. Of Learning

8.3. Example

9. High-Stakes Assessments

9.1. Advantages/Disadvantages

9.2. Of Learning

9.3. Example

10. References